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The Roman Martyrology (Latin: Martyrologium Romanum) is the official martyrology of the Catholic Church. Its use is obligatory in matters regarding the Roman Rite liturgy, but dioceses, countries and religious institutes may add duly approved appendices to it. It provides an extensive but not exhaustive list of the saints recognized by the Church.
Explore The Roman Martyrology, a comprehensive, historical record documenting the lives and miracles of Christian saints and martyrs from the early Roman Church up to the present day. Dive into this monumental work to understand the cornerstone figures who shaped Christianity through the ages.
By Father Thomas Kocik. A martyrology was originally a list of those who were put to death willingly for bearing witness to Jesus Christ. From very early times the Church kept written records of the martyrs as they fell. Today, the Martyrology is the last Roman liturgical book to be revised after Vatican II.
Sep 18, 2008 · Web site to host English-language version of Roman Martyrology | Catholic News Agency. Denver, Colo., Sep 18, 2008 / 03:22 am. A complete version of the Roman Martyrology, the Vatican’s...
Roman martyrology is the record of the saints and martyrs recognized by the Roman Church and used in the liturgy. It was officially published by Pope Gregory XIII in 1584.
3 days ago · Roman Martyrology. "Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of the faith: it means bearing witness even unto death. The martyr bears witness to Christ who died and rose, to whom he is ...
The most famous of all is that of Usuard (c. 875), Martyrology of Usuard, on which the Roman martyrology was based. The first edition of the Roman martyrology appeared at Rome in 1583. The third edition, which appeared in 1584, was approved by Gregory XIII, who gave the Roman martyrology official status for the whole
