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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.
2 days ago · The Church celebrates the optional memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and his 119 companions, all martyrs of China, on July 9. The majority are Chinese; some are Western missionary martyrs. As July 9 is a Sunday in 2023, countries that mark the feast transfer it to Monday, July 10.
1 day ago · The Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (his nephew) were natives of Nicomedia. Anicetus, a military official, denounced the emperor Diocletian (284-305) for setting up in the city square an implement of execution for frightening Christians. The enraged emperor ordered Saint Anicetus to be tortured, and later condemned him to be devoured…
2 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 . Most of his works are lost, but two apologies and a dialogue did survive.
Jul 31, 2024 · October 24 (Eastern Orthodox) [ 2] Arethas or Aretas ( Arabic: الحارث بن كعب, romanized : al-Ḥārith bin-Kaʿb) was the leader of the Miaphysite Christian community of Najran in the early 6th century; he was executed during the persecution of Christians by king Dhu Nuwas of Himyar in 523. [ 3][ 4]
4 days ago · Oura Catholic Church is a basilica located near Nagasaki Port, on Kyushu Island. Built in 1864 to the memory of the 26 Holy Martyrs of Japan who died in 1597, the religious construction was damaged by August 9, 1945’s atomic bombing, then restored and enlisted as one of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region" in the UNESCO World ...
2 days ago · Today, Cyprus pays tribute to its martyrs, Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomos, who were brutally murdered by Turkish invaders 28 years ago. As their memory burns bright in the hearts of the people, a procession honors their legacy and the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice in occupied territories. Gatherings in their memory reflect a commitment to ensuring that their sacrifices are never ...
