The phenomenon of incorruptibility in the Catholic Church refers to the bodies of certain saints that, through divine intervention, do not undergo the normal process…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 21st century: 1. St. Shahbaz Bhatti (1968–2011) – Pakistan Catholic politician and advocate for minority rights. Assassinated…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 20th century: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: German Lutheran pastor and theologian, killed by the Nazis in 1945 for his…
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…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 18th century: 1. St. John de Brito (1647–1693) (Executed in early 18th century) A Portuguese Jesuit missionary…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 17th century: 1. St. Pedro Calungsod (1654–1672) A young Filipino catechist and missionary. Martyred in Guam while…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 16th century: 1. St. Thomas More (1478–1535) English lawyer, philosopher, and Chancellor of England. Opposed King Henry…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 15th century: St. John of Cologne and Companions (d. 1572, but linked to earlier conflicts) – Catholic…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 14th century: St. Nicholas Tavelić and Companions (d. 1391) – A Franciscan missionary and his companions (Deodatus…
Here is a list of some notable Christian martyrs from the 13th century: St. Peter of Verona (St. Peter Martyr) (1205–1252) – A Dominican friar…