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Degrees of martyrdom. Some Roman Catholic writers (such as Thomas Cahill) continue to use a system of degrees of martyrdom that was developed in early Christianity. Some of these degrees bestow the title of martyr on those who sacrifice large elements of their lives alongside those who sacrifice life itself.
- List of Christian Martyrs
This is a list of reputed martyrs of Christianity; it...
- Cambrai Homily
The homily outlines three degrees of martyrdom, designated...
- List of Christian Martyrs
The Ultimate Contest. The martyr's nonviolent response to trial and torture was never equated with passivity or resignation. For the early church, the act of martyrdom was a spiritual battle...
From the so-called Great Persecution of Diocletian (303-305 C.E.) the church gained dozens of new saints, incorporated into the formal commemoration of the martyrs. Most Christians did not choose martyrdom, and most, in fact, never needed to make the choice at all—martyrdom was far from inevitable and customary.
History. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Martyrs and Martyrology. views 3,045,849 updated. MARTYRS AND MARTYROLOGY. The politico-religious struggles of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations produced a revival of the creation of martyrs and martyrologies.
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John Foxe. Related Topics: shahīd. martyr, one who voluntarily suffers death rather than deny their religion by words or deeds; such action is afforded special, institutionalized recognition in most major religions of the world. The term may also refer to anyone who sacrifices their life or something of great value for the sake of principle.
