Justus and Pastor
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| Saints Justus and Pastor | |
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| Died | ~304 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Alcalá de Henares |
| Feast | August 6 |
| Patronage | Alcalá de Henares; Madrid |
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Saints Justus and Pastor (d. ca. 304) are venerated as Christian martyrs. According to their Acts, they were two schoolboys (Justus was 13 years old, Pastor less than 9) who were persecuted for their faith. Flogged and beheaded outside Alcalá de Henares, they are today considered patron saints of both Alcalá and Madrid. They are mentioned by Prudentius.
What was perceived to be their relics was discovered in the 8th century and taken to Huesca. In 1568, they were brought back to Alcalá, where they lie under the high altar of the collegiate church.
The story of Justus and Pastor is mentioned in the film The Others.
