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A martyr was known as a witness, but later in history it has became known as a person who has proved his/her faith in Christ by undergoing a violent death. Stephen in Acts 6:8-15 through Acts 7:1-60 (specifically 7:54-60) was the church's first known martyr.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoA Christian martyr is someone who refuses to denounce their faith, even though such a refusal may lead to their death. An example is when Queen Mary of Britain (Catholic daughter of King Henry VIII) executed Protestants who refused to become Catholics.
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∙ 13y agoA Christian martyr is one who is killed for believing in Christianity. Many Christian martyrs suffered cruel and torturous deaths like stoning, crucifixion or burning at the stake etc
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∙ 14y agoChristian martyrs are men and women who have died for their faith in Christ and refuse to renounce their trust in God.
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Why did the martyrs die?
The martyrs died for their christian belief.
What are the release dates for The Christian Martyrs - 1909?
The Christian Martyrs - 1909 was released on: USA: 23 December 1909
What actors and actresses appeared in The Christian Martyrs - 1909?
The cast of The Christian Martyrs - 1909 includes: Hobart Bosworth Betty Harte
Who was an African who wrote about christian martyrs?
Tertullian
Why did martyr die?
The martyrs died for their christian belief.
Did Christian martyrs discovered Valentine's Day?
yes
What are the Names of some modern day christian martyrs?
The list of martyrs is vast. I would encourage you to do a search using the criteria you would like to see. Christian Martyrs Korean Martyrs, etc. Please see the related link below.
Christian inspired people because of their devotion to their faith?
martyrs
What has the author Paul Allard written?
Paul Allard has written: 'Ten lectures on the martyrs' -- subject(s): Martyrs, Church history 'Le Christianisme et l'empire romain' 'Ten lectures on the martyrs' -- subject(s): Christian martyrs, Persecution, Martyrs, Church history, History
What has the author Ethel Valiente written?
Ethel Valiente has written: 'Lorenzo Ruiz' -- subject(s): Christian martyrs, Martyrs, Biography, Filipino
What does The of the martyrs is the seed of the Christian church mean?
He ment that only people who really believed in him was welcome in a christian church .
What has the author Efren Rivera written?
Efren Rivera has written: 'Christian witnessing' -- subject(s): Christian martyrs
