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3 unusual facts about Justina of Padua


Justina of Padua

The tombs of several saints are housed in the interior, including those of Justina, Prosdocimus, St. Maximus, St. Urius, St. Felicitas, St. Julian, as well as relics of the Apostle St. Matthias and the Evangelist St. Luke.

The Paduan Basilica and Abbey of Santa Giustina houses art dedicated to the saint, including the Martyrdom of St. Justine by Paolo Veronese.

St John's Church, Bath

The baptistery, a shrine containing the relics of Saint Justina of Padua, was designed by Edward Joseph Hansom, his son, in 1871.



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