Justin Martyr
c. 100 – c. 165 · Rome
Biography
Philosopher-convert and Christian apologist beheaded in Rome.
“We call this food Eucharist; and no one is allowed to partake of it but the man who believes the things which we teach are true.”— First Apology 66
Writings
- First Apology
- Second Apology
- Dialogue with Trypho
Influence
Earliest detailed description of Christian worship.