St. Justin Martyr, June 1
Born in Samaria around 100, Justin searched for truth among the Greek philosophers before becoming a Christian. He opened a school in Rome and wrote defenses of the faith addressed to the emperor, including the oldest description of the Sunday Mass. He was beheaded around 165.
On the General Roman Calendar, June 1 is a memorial: Saint Justin, martyr.
Other saints on June 1
- St. Ronan, Irish hermit in Brittany (6th century)
Name days on June 1
In countries that keep name days, June 1 is the day for people named Justin and Ronan. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Justin | June 1 |
| Ronan | June 1 |
June 1 on the calendar
June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (the 153rd in a leap year), with 213 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Saturday |
Keeping June 1
June 1 falls in spring. As a memorial, the saint is named in the opening prayer of every Mass celebrated that day. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Justin and Ronan, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around June 1
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| May 29 | St. Paul VI |
| May 30 | St. Joan of Arc |
| May 31 | Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| June 2 | Sts. Marcellinus and Peter |
| June 3 | St. Charles Lwanga and Companions |
| June 4 | St. Clotilde |
The day before, May 31, is the day of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The day after, June 2, belongs to Sts. Marcellinus and Peter. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.