List of names of Christian martyrs of 19th century

Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 19th century:

1. The Martyrs of Vietnam (1798–1861)

• A group of 117 Catholic missionaries and Vietnamese converts persecuted under the Nguyễn Dynasty.
• Included St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc, St. Théophane Vénard, and St. Jean-Louis Bonnard.
• Executed by beheading, strangulation, or torture.
• Canonized in 1988.

2. The Martyrs of China (1815–1900)

• Christian persecution increased under the Qing Dynasty.
• Included St. Peter Sanz (1747–1747), St. John Gabriel Perboyre (1802–1840), and St. Auguste Chapdelaine (1814–1856).
• Canonized in 2000 as part of the 120 Martyrs of China.

3. St. John Gabriel Perboyre (1802–1840)

• A French Lazarist priest who worked as a missionary in China.
• Arrested, tortured, and strangled to death for refusing to renounce Christianity.
• Canonized in 1996.

4. St. Andrew Kim Taegon and the Korean Martyrs (1839–1866)

• St. Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846) was the first Korean Catholic priest.
• Executed in 1846 along with thousands of converts.
• Part of the 103 Korean Martyrs, canonized in 1984.

5. The Martyrs of Japan (19th Century)

• Japan continued suppressing Christianity.
• Christian communities (Kakure Kirishitan) were discovered and persecuted.
• Many were executed during the 1867 Nagasaki Christian Uprising.

6. St. Auguste Chapdelaine (1814–1856)

• A French missionary in China.
• Arrested and executed for spreading Christianity.
• Canonized in 2000 as part of the 120 Martyrs of China.

7. The Uganda Martyrs (1885–1887)

• A group of 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts killed under King Mwanga II of Buganda (Uganda).
• Included St. Charles Lwanga and St. Kizito.
• Burned alive, speared, or dismembered for refusing to renounce Christianity.
• Canonized in 1964.

8. The Martyrs of Madagascar (1830s–1880s)

• Christianity was outlawed by Queen Ranavalona I.
• Many Catholic and Protestant converts were executed.

9. St. Maria Goretti (1890–1902) (Not a traditional martyr but considered one)

• An Italian girl stabbed to death resisting sexual assault.
• Forgave her attacker before dying.
• Canonized in 1950.

10. Agatha Lin: Chinese Catholic martyr killed in 1858 during the Taiyuan Massacre for refusing to renounce her faith 12.

11. Gregory V of Constantinople: Orthodox Patriarch martyred in 1821 during the Greek War of Independence ¹².

12. Maqhamusela Khanyile: Zulu Christian martyr killed in 1883 for his faith in South Africa ¹².

13. Agatha Kwon Chin-i: Korean Catholic martyr executed in 1840 during the persecution of Christians in Korea ¹².

14. The Martyrs of Mbokotwana: Group of Christians martyred in 1887 in South Africa for their faith ¹².

15. Stephen Min Kuk-ka: Korean Catholic martyr executed in 1840 for his refusal to renounce Christianity ¹².

16. Sidhom Bishay: Coptic Christian martyr killed in 1871 in Egypt for his faith ¹².

17. Taiyuan Massacre martyrs: Group of Christians martyred in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion in China ¹².

18. Tarore: New Zealand Christian martyr killed in 1836 for her faith and evangelization efforts ¹².

19. Uganda Martyrs: Group of 22 Catholic and Anglican converts martyred in 1886 in Uganda for refusing to renounce Christianity ¹².

20. Agatha Yi Kyong-i: Korean Catholic martyr executed in 1840 during the persecution of Christians in Korea ¹².

These individuals and groups were recognized for their faith and sacrifices during the 19th century, often in the context of religious persecution, missionary work, or cultural conflict

The 19th century saw intense Christian persecution in Asia and Africa, especially in Vietnam, China, Korea, Japan, and Uganda.