St. Longinus | Pray for Us
Ancora Red / S
$30.00
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St. Longinus | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Longinus, the Roman centurion at the Cross who proclaimed "Truly this man was the Son of God," is honored on October 16.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | October 16 (Roman Martyrology) |
| Life & Canonization | Roman soldier at the Crucifixion; venerated as a martyr from early times |
| Patronage | Soldiers, and in Brazil those searching for lost things |
| Symbols | A Roman soldier's armor and the lance |
The Life of St. Longinus
Longinus is the Roman centurion who stood at the foot of the Cross. When Jesus died, he looked up and said, "Truly this man was the Son of God," one of the first to recognize Christ in that moment.
Tradition gives him the name Longinus and says he became a Christian and preached the faith. In St. Peter's Basilica, Bernini's towering statue shows him with arms open wide, holding his lance and gazing up at Christ.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What did he say at the Cross?
"Truly this man was the Son of God."
Where is his famous statue?
In St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, carved by Bernini, near the high altar.
What is he the patron of?
Soldiers and all who come to faith later in life.
Why do people love his story?
He shows that it is never too late to see Christ clearly and change direction.