Feast of Saints Giusta and Rufina

Saints Giusta and Rufina, orate pro nobis

July 19 is the feast of Saints Giusta (Justa) and Rufina, Virgin-Martyrs of Seville. Patron saints of potters, the holy virgins are also invoked against earthquakes. According to tradition, the sisters were arrested and tortured to death by the prefect Diogenian for refusing to sell their earthenware for use in heathen rituals. 

In celebration, we’re posting a Prayer to Saints Justa and Rufina. The accompanying image of Saints Justa and Rufina by Francisco Goya is located in the Sacristy of the Chalices inside the Catedral de Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain. Evviva Sante Giusta and Rufina!

Prayer

All-powerful, ever-living God, turn our weakness into strength. As you gave your martyrs Justa and Rufina the courage to suffer death for Christ, give us the courage to live in faithful witness to you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.