St. Longinus
1st Century Martyr

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St. Longinus is the centurion who pierced the side of Our Lord while He was hanging on the Cross. St. Longinus, who was nearly blind, was healed when some of the blood and water from Jesus fell into his eyes. It was then he exclaimed "Indeed, this was the Son of God!" [Mark 15:39]. St. Longinus then converted, Left the army, took instruction from the apostles and became a monk in Cappadocia. There he was arrested for his faith, his teeth forced out and tongue cut off. However, St. Longinus miraculously continued to speak clearly and managed to destroy several idols in the presence of the governor. The governor, who was made blind by the demons that came from the idols, had his sight restored when St. Longinus was being beheaded, because his blood came in contact with the governors' eyes. St. Longinus' relics are now in the church of St Augustine, in Rome. His Lance is contained in one of the four pillars over the altar in the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome.

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Paul Crnkovich
8 months ago
St. Longinus shows us how determined we can be in atoning for our sins. He spent 38 years proclaiming Jesus against overwhelming odds. He refused to be bought off by the Jews and turned himself in to the roman authorities when he discovered that he was a wanted man. This only shows that Jesus alone gives us courage to live our lives in faith by believing in Him. Longinus' faith shows us an example of resolve in undoing of our past failures to live a life filled with Christ. I can only hope that I can repent of my past transgressions and live a better life like Longinus . His life proves that it is never too late to repent of our sins and rely on Jesus's forgiveness of our sins.
arthur m martinez
1 year ago
IT IS ALWAYS ENLIGHTENING TO LEARN ANOTHER BIT OF OUR FAITH HOWEVER SMALL IT IS. AN ANSWER IF ALWAYS GOOD CAUSE IT GIVES ANOTHER INSIGHT INTO CHIRISTIAN LOVE, FAITH AND DEVOTION
wasike Longinus
2 years ago
it is an intresting article that can nourish the spiritual needs of xtians & assure change in thier lives especially when they go astray in the paths of the lord.
Robert
2 years ago
St. Longinus was brilliant for favors. He never failed to help me when I prayed to him. Thank you Saint Longinus!
longinus
4 years ago
he rocks

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