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Memorable Martyrs of the Early Church

24 min • 9 november 2024

The apostles suffered extreme torments for Christ, but the Christian persecution was only beginning. In this episode, I read the lives of several early Christian martyrs as suggested by viewers. These stories are very gruesome, so the listener's discretion is advised.


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REFERENCES:


Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid

Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/

Murderous Games: Gladiatorial Contests in Ancient Rome | Keith Hopkins: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/murderous-games-gladiatorial-contests-ancient-rome

The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-21st-saint-ignatius-the-god-bearer

The Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/february-23rd-saint-polycarp-of-smyrna

The Holy and Great Martyr Barbara: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-4th-great-martyr-barbara

The Holy and Great Martyr George: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-23rd-holy-great-martyr-and-trophy-bearer-george

The Holy Martyr Photini: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-20th-saint-photina

The Holy and Great Martyr Eustace: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-20th-saint-eustace

The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-3rd-holy-martyrs-timothy-and-maura

The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-9th-holy-40-martyrs-of-sebaste



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