List of names of Christian martyrs of 13th century

Here is a list of some notable Christian martyrs from the 13th century:

1. St. Peter of Verona (St. Peter Martyr) (1205–1252) – A Dominican friar and inquisitor who was assassinated by Cathar heretics in Italy. Dominican friar and inquisitor, assassinated by Cathars in 1252 and canonized just 11 months after his death, the fastest canonization in history
2. St. Sava II of Serbia (c. 1200–1271) – Though not traditionally considered a martyr, he faced great persecution for defending Orthodox Christianity.
3. Blessed Agnese Segni (1268–1317) – Though not martyred, she suffered greatly for her faith and is venerated as a Blessed.
4. St. Nicholas Tavelić and Companions (d. 1391, but linked to earlier Franciscan missions) – Franciscans who were martyred in the Holy Land, continuing the work of earlier 13th-century missionaries.
5. Blessed Thomas of Tolentino (c. 1255–1321) – A Franciscan missionary to Asia, executed in India for preaching Christianity.
6. Blessed Angelo of Acri (d. 1258) – A Franciscan friar killed while spreading the Gospel.
7. Martyrs of Morocco (1220) – Five Franciscan friars (Berard, Peter, Otho, Accursius, and Adjutus) who were executed in Morocco for preaching against Islam.
8. Martyrs of Almería (c. 1300, following 13th-century persecutions) – Christians persecuted in Muslim Spain.
9. Antonio Pavoni: Dominican preacher martyred in 1374 by Waldensians in Italy, though some sources place his martyrdom in the 14th century
10. Berard of Carbio and companions: Franciscan missionaries martyred in 1220 in Morocco while preaching to Muslims
11. Daniel and companions: Franciscan friars martyred in 1227 in Morocco during their missionary efforts
12. Martyrs of Sandomierz: A group of Christians killed in 1260 during the Mongol invasions of Poland
13. Serapion of Algiers: Mercedarian friar martyred in 1240 after being captured and tortured by Muslims in Algiers
14. Theofrid of Orange: A bishop martyred in 728/32 by Saracens, though some traditions place his martyrdom earlier ¹².

Many early Franciscan and Dominican missionaries were martyred during their evangelization efforts in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. These individuals were recognized for their faith and sacrifices during the 13th century, often in the context of missionary work, religious conflict, or political upheaval.