It is someone that dies for a cause being religion or maybe for a personal reason. It is also a young metal band in the UK who have caused quite a stir in the metal and rock scene. Their myspace: www.myspace.com/mdmuk
Saint Benjamin is believed to have lived in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 5th century. He was a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith.
There are many that have died for their belief in God.
The first known Christian martyr was St. Stephen as recorded in the Acts 6:8-8:3
St. Blaise was born in the city of Sebaste, which is located in modern-day Turkey. He was a physician who later became a bishop and martyr in the early Christian church.
Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. He is believed to have been a priest in Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II by performing secret marriages for couples, which was prohibited at the time. Saint Valentine was ultimately executed for his actions, and his martyrdom is commemorated on February 14, the day celebrated as Valentine's Day.
30th January is celebrated as Martyr's Day in India.
Saint Stephen is known as a martyr because he was the first Christian martyr recorded in the Bible. He was stoned to death for his unwavering faith and preaching of Christianity, making the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs. This act of martyrdom solidified his place in Christian history and earned him the title of the first Christian martyr.
Martyr was Justin Martyr's last name. He was not a philosopher but one of the early Church Fathers
The martyrs died for their christian belief.
Stephen has been called the first Christian martyr. (Acts 7:54-60)
The first official Christian martyr was Saint Stephen, martyred by stoning circa 35 AD, but it seems fair to consider Jesus Christ (executed by crucifixion circa 30 AD) as technically the first Christian martyr.
Stephen was a Christian martyr who was stoned to death for his faith. His martyrdom is recorded in the Bible in the book of Acts. As the first Christian martyr, Stephen's devotion to God and forgiveness of his persecutors led to his recognition as a saint in the Christian tradition.