“They were simple ranchers who didn’t have much education, but they had strong faith — and they died for it. … “I’ve always found that very beautiful.”
Martyrs
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Organizers said the lives of the patron saints reflected on issues relevant today, including persecution, migration and social struggle.
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According to her congregation’s website, Sister Teresia “wanted to serve God in the order, working in silent union with Him” despite a debilitating disease.
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‘Chosen’ actor Jonathan Roumie honors 21 Christian martyrs at Museum of the Bible event
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderJonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus in the hit series “The Chosen,” is calling attention to the 21 Christian martyrs killed 11 years ago.
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The beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set for Oct. 31, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints’ website.
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(OSV News) — It’s a stark reality that — no matter how many times it’s repeated — never loses the power to shock: The 20th century produced double the number …
