Here is a list of Christian martyrs killed in India for their faith as witnesses to Christ: 1. St. Thomas the Apostle (Died c. 72 AD)…
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…