The apostles ordained seven men as deacons to distribute food and aid to poor people. Stephen was one of them. The religious leaders stoned him to death. Continue reading “Stephen the martyr”
Category: martyr
Paul Miki
In 1597, the Christian faith became illegal in Japan. Thousands of Japanese Christians gave their lives as martyrs rather than renounce the Lord Jesus Christ. Continue reading “Paul Miki”
Charles Lwanga
In Uganda in 1886, Charles Lwanga led several men to faith in Jesus Christ. Then their king burnt Charles, nine Anglicans and twelve Catholics to death. Continue reading “Charles Lwanga”
Andrew Kim Taegon
Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846) was a Korean, a convert to the faith, on fire for Jesus, a Catholic priest, and a martyr. Continue reading “Andrew Kim Taegon”