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Martyrdom

To witness with one's blood — the supreme likeness to Christ

Martyrdom is witness to Christ unto death, regarded as the highest conformity to him. The book of Acts records Stephen's death, Ignatius of Antioch wrote of his longing to bear witness, and the Martyrdom of Polycarp recounts an early martyr's faithfulness. The Greek root of the word means 'witness.' Across Christian traditions, those who die rather than deny Christ are honored as sharing most fully in his own self-offering.

How it traveled

  1. 1 Peter
    Rome · 64
    explains
  2. Hebrews
    Rome · 67
    applies
  3. 2 Corinthians
    Philippi · 67
    applies
  4. 1 Corinthians
    Ephesus · 67
    applies
  5. Mark
    Rome · 68
    applies
  6. Matthew
    Antioch · 80
    applies
  7. Acts
    Rome · 84
    explains
  8. Luke
    Rome · 84
    explains
  9. Revelation
    Patmos · 100
    explains
  10. John
    Ephesus · 100
    explains
  11. Epistle to the Ephesians: Shorter and Longer Versions
    Antioch · 108
    applies
  12. Epistle to the Romans: Shorter and Longer Versions
    Antioch · 108
    applies
  13. The Martyrdom of Ignatius
    Antioch · 108
    applies
  14. The Martyrdom of Polycarp
    Smyrna · 155
    explains
  15. The Martyrdom of Justin Martyr
    Rome · 165
    applies
  16. The First Apology
    Rome · 165
    explains
  17. Scorpiace.
    — · 220
    explains
  18. Apology.
    — · 220
    explains
  19. The Canonical Epistle, with the Commentaries of Theodore Balsamon and John Zonaras.
    — · 220
    explains
  20. The Instructions of Commodianus.
    — · 220
    redefines
  21. The Passion of the Holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas.
    — · 220
    explains
  22. Ad Martyras.
    — · 220
    explains
  23. To Scapula.
    — · 220
    explains
  24. On Patience.
    — · 220
    explains
  25. De Fuga in Persecutione.
    — · 220
    applies
  26. Pamphilus.
    — · 220
    explains
  27. The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians.
    — · 220
    explains
  28. Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
    — · 220
    explains
  29. Appendix to the Works of Hippolytus. Containing Dubious and Spurious Pieces.
    Rome · 235
    explains
  30. The Epistles of Cyprian.
    Carthage · 258
    explains

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Pseud-Irenæus.↗explains

Pseud-Irenæus. · Remains of the Second and Third Centuries

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The Church History of Eusebius — Book V — The Number of those who fought for Religion in Gaul Under Verus and the Nature of their Conflicts. — part 5↗explains

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Life and Passion of Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr. By Pontius the Deacon.↗applies

The Life and Passion of Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr. By Pontius the Deacon. · Cyprian

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Book V, Sec. I.—Concerning the Martyrs↗explains

Book V · Constitutions of the Holy Apostles

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Epistle to the Romans: Shorter and Longer Versions, Chapter IV↗applies

Epistle to the Romans: Shorter and Longer Versions · Ignatius of Antioch

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The Church History of Eusebius — Book IV — Under Verus, Polycarp with Others suffered Martyrdom at Smyrna. — part 3↗applies

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Church History of Eusebius — Book IV — Under Verus, Polycarp with Others suffered Martyrdom at Smyrna. — part 4↗applies

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Church History of Eusebius — Martyrs of Palestine. — Chapter IV↗explains

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Church History of Eusebius — Martyrs of Palestine. — Chapter VIII↗explains

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Church History of Eusebius — Martyrs of Palestine. — Chapter XIII↗explains

The Church History of Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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The Passion of the Holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas., Argument. From the Prison They are Led Forth with Joy into the Amphitheatre, Especially Perpetua and Felicitas. All Refuse to Put on Profane Garments. They are Scourged, They are Thrown to the Wild Beasts.  Saturus Twice is Unhurt. Perpetua and Felicitas are Thrown Down; They are Called Back to the Sanavivarian Gate. Saturus Wounded by a Leopard, Exhorts the Soldier. They Kiss One Another, and are Slain with the Sword.↗applies

The Passion of the Holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas. · Ethical

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The Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs.↗applies

The Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs. · The Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs

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The Life of Constantine with Orations of Constantine and Eusebius — The Oration of Eusebius. — Chapter VII↗explains

The Life of Constantine with Orations of Constantine and Eusebius · Eusebius of Caesarea

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Jerome and Gennadius. Lives of Illustrious Men — Jerome. Lives of Illustrious Men. — Polycarp the bishop.↗applies

Jerome and Gennadius. Lives of Illustrious Men · Jerome

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The Genuine Acts of Peter.↗explains

The Genuine Acts of Peter. · Peter of Alexandria

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A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles — Homily XVIII on Acts vii. 54. — part 2↗applies

A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles · John Chrysostom

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Acts of Paul and Thecla.↗applies

Acts of Paul and Thecla. · Apocrypha of the New Testament

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Acts of Sharbil, Who Was a Priest of Idols, and Was Converted to the Confession of Christianity in Christ., Further, the Martyrdom of Barsamya, the Bishop of the Blessed City Edessa.↗applies

Acts of Sharbil, Who Was a Priest of Idols, and Was Converted to the Confession of Christianity in Christ. · Memoirs of Edessa and Other Ancient Syriac Documents

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Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul., Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.↗explains

Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. · Apocrypha of the New Testament

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Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul., The Story of Perpetua.↗applies

Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. · Apocrypha of the New Testament

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