What is the Christian definition of Martyrs?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

A 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.

Answer 3

A 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

Answer 4

Christian martyrs are men and women who have died for their faith in Christ and refuse to renounce their trust in God.