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|SaintName=Sts. Faustinus and Jovita
|SaintStage=Saints
|SaintBirthDate=2nd century
|SaintBirthPlace=Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
|SaintBirthCoordinates=45.5342° N, 10.2149° E
|SaintDeathDate=c. 120 AD
|DeathPlace=Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
|SaintDeathCoordinates=45.5342° N, 10.2149° E
|SaintCauseOfDeath=Martyrdom
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|Canonized=Yes
|CanonizationDate=Recognized since early Christian times; no formal date
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|FeastDay=February 15
|Profession=Brothers, Missionaries, Martyrs
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|Patronage=Brescia, Italy
|Attributes=Swords, palm of martyrdom
|PrimaryShrine=Basilica of Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Brescia, Italy
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'''Sts. Faustinus and Jovita''' were brothers martyred for their Christian faith in the early 2nd century in Brescia, Italy<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. 

They are known for their fearless preaching during a time of persecution, leading to their arrest and subsequent martyrdom under Emperor Hadrian<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. 

Their devotion and the miracles associated with their relics have made them important figures in the Christian tradition, particularly in Italy<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>.

==Biography==

=== Birth ===
Faustinus and Jovita were born in the 2nd century in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

=== Early Life ===
They came from a noble family, and their early lives were marked by piety and zeal for Christianity<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.

=== Occupation ===
They are recognized for their roles as missionaries and preachers of the Christian faith<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

=== Vocation ===
Their vocation was to spread the Gospel, which they did with great fervor, leading to their martyrdom<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.

=== Death ===
They were martyred around 120 AD in Brescia for refusing to renounce their faith, enduring numerous tortures before being beheaded<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

==Significant events==

* Preached Christianity openly, converting many despite the risks<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
* Endured various tortures, including being thrown to wild beasts and subjected to fire, but survived until their execution<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.
* Their martyrdom is said to have led to mass conversions, including that of Afra, the wife of a local persecutor<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

== Death ==

Sts. Faustinus and Jovita died as martyrs, beheaded for their faith in Brescia.

==Canonization==

=== Servant of God ===
They were not formally recognized as Servants of God through modern processes; they were martyred before such systems existed<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

===Venerable===
Not applicable; recognized as saints by tradition<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

=== Beatification ===
Not formally beatified; recognized as saints by the early Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

=== Canonization ===
Canonized by tradition; no formal canonization date as they were recognized as saints from early Christian times<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

==Miracles==

=== Miracle for beatification ===
Not applicable for formal beatification, but their acts include surviving torture which was considered miraculous<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.

=== Miracle for canonization ===
Not applicable; their sainthood is based on tradition and early Church recognition<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

=== Other notable miracles ===
Miracles are attributed to their intercession, especially in Brescia, where they are chief patrons<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

==Patronage==

Sts. Faustinus and Jovita are the patron saints of Brescia, Italy<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

==Feast day==

Their feast day is celebrated on February 15<ref name="catholic.org"/>.

==Veneration==

They are venerated in Brescia, with their relics kept in the Basilica of Saints Faustinus and Jovita. They are celebrated for their unwavering faith and the impact of their martyrdom on Christian history<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

==Books==

=== Written about the saints ===
* Their lives are recounted in various hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

=== Written by the saints ===
* Sts. Faustinus and Jovita did not leave any known written works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.

==External links==

* [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=101 Catholic Online article on Sts. Faustinus and Jovita]<ref name="catholic.org"/>
* [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06019a.htm New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia on Sts. Faustinus and Jovita]<ref name="newadvent.org"/>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faustinus_and_Jovita Wikipedia entry on Faustinus and Jovita]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>

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