martyrs
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GwenPope Francis Meets Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch Abune Mathias, Calls Martyrs Seed of Christian Unity
Pope Francis said Monday that today’s martyrs have become “the seed of Christian unity” during an audience at the Vatican with Abune Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox...
Pope Leo XIV, Romanian Church and Jewish Leaders Honor Greek Catholic Bishop Iuliu Hossu
Blessed Iuliu Hossu, the Romanian Greek Catholic bishop of Cluj-Gherla, was named a cardinal “in pectore,” meaning secretly, by Pope St. Paul VI in 1969. He was in...
Vatican formally recognizes 21 Coptic Orthodox killed in Libya as martyrs, sets feast day
The Vatican is formally recognizing 21 Coptic Orthodox workers, who were beheaded by Islamic militants in Libya, as martyrs with their own feast day. The move is described...
Pope Francis Meets with Coptic Orthodox Bishop Tawadros in Vatican for Anniversary Discussions
Pope Francis welcomed Bishop Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church during a general audience in Vatican City, marking a significant moment in inter-church relations. The meeting took...
The Orthodox Coptic Church commemorates the martyrdom of St. Sergio’s companion, the fellow of St. Wax.
The Orthodox Coptic Church commemorates the martyrdom of St. Sergio’s companion, the fellow of St. Wax, during the 10th day of its Coptic Gate. The commemoration honors the...
Bishop of New Hampshire Warns of Martyrdom in Response to ICE Agent Shooting
The Rt. Rev. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of New Hampshire, recently addressed a rally at the State House in Concord, mourning the death of Renee Nicole Macklin Good. The...
First mutual respect for martyrs: Coptic Orthodox Church honors 21 Libyan martyrs with ecumenical prayer and documentary in Vatican
The recognition of martyrs across denominations marks a significant step toward unity among Christian traditions. A recent event highlighted this mutual respect, as Pope Francis honored Coptic Orthodox...
