Martyrdom

I needed female heroes, and I found them in ancient churches.

He was tortured for his faith but remained steadfast through the Cultural Revolution.

Annual IRF gathering puts the spotlight on worsening persecution of people of faith around the world.

Gutted by Gaza, Holy Land Christians exchange holiday cheer for a hallowed Christmas Eve in solidarity with suffering neighbors.

What Scripture tells us about the story of this “outstanding” Jewish woman in chains.

Chosen by Jerry Pattengale, coauthor of “The New Book of Christian Martyrs: The Heroes of Our Faith from the First Century to the 21st Century.”

Family mourn yet celebrate martyrdom of Coptic grandfather who financed the only church in his city, so as to build “a home in heaven.”

Ten years after Pakistan’s highest Christian official was martyred, religious freedom advocates apply his life’s lessons.

A noblewoman from Carthage converted to Christianity. A decision that changed everything.

New report shows dramatic change, but some are skeptical.