Martyrdom

Discover the history of Christian martyrs in France, their enduring memory through the centuries, and the inspiration they offer today. Courage, sacrifice, and spiritual commitment: an essential legacy for contemporary faith and society.

Discover Saint Cecilia of Rome, virgin and martyr of the 3rd century, symbol of faith and fidelity, and patron saint of musicians. Her courage in the face of persecution and her love for Christ continue to inspire us today.

Discover a profound reading of the First Book of Maccabees and its "great wrath," a symbol of a spiritual identity crisis in the face of cultural assimilation. This article explores how faithfulness to God, even in adversity and persecution, remains the path to authentic life, inspiring courage and resilience today.

Saint Quentin, a young Roman sent to Gaul in the 3rd century to spread the Gospel, died in Augusta Veromandum, present-day Saint-Quentin. His silent faithfulness became a...

Alexander of Jerusalem, bishop of the 3rd century, builder of a library and catechism school; martyred around 250. Model of the union between knowledge and charity.

Simon the Zealot, apostle converted from combat to universal love: from political resistance to the evangelical mission, witness of charity and martyrdom.

Evangelist-physician of Antioch, companion of Paul; feast day October 18 in the Roman rite; singer of mercy, symbolized by the winged ox. Author of the Gospel...