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4 days ago · Justin, known posthumously as Justin Martyr (Greek: Ἰουστῖνος ὁ μάρτυς, romanized: Ioustinos ho martys; c. AD 100 – c. AD 165), also known as Justin the Philosopher, was an early Christian apologist and philosopher.
4 days ago · Lucia of Syracuse (283–304AD), also called Saint Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia) (and better known as Saint Lucy) was a Roman Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
4 days ago · Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140 AD), [ 2][ 3][ 7][ 8][ 9] also known as Ignatius Theophorus ( Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and Patriarch of Antioch. While en route to Rome, where he met his martyrdom, Ignatius wrote a series of letters.
Aug 1, 2024 · Martyrs are trying to bring Christ to others, but fake martyrs are manipulating people into feeling guilty or doing what they want. They are sometimes even trying to manipulate God, implying that they can earn favor with the Lord by doing good things, which is salvation by religion.
Jul 22, 2024 · The exact details of St. Paul’s death are unknown, but tradition holds that he was beheaded in Rome and thus died as a martyr for his faith. His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE.
- St. Paul is often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. His epistles (letters) have had enormous i...
- Of the 27 books in the New Testament, 13 or 14 (an East-West difference) are traditionally attributed to St. Paul. However, only seven of these are...
Jul 21, 1998 · St. Catherine of Alexandria ; feast day November 25) was one of the most popular early Christian martyrs and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (a group of Roman Catholic saints venerated for their power of intercession). She is the patron of philosophers and scholars and is believed to help protect.
The weight that Reprobus (now Christopher) had been carrying was that of the whole world, saved by the blood of Christ. This legend, in addition to inspiring western iconography, has made St Christopher patron of boatmen, pilgrims and travelers.
