Then Thomas (also known as Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” John 11:16 Thomas (1st century) “My Lord and my God” Though Thomas came to be known as “doubting Thomas” because of his sceptical...
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No one has power over the wind to restrain the wind, or power over the day of death. Ecclesiastes 8:8 (NRSV) Alfonzo Lima (1996) Prophesied Martyrdom A couple of years after Alfonzo had begun his ministry as the pastor of a recently-formed church...
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Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord”, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21 (NRSV) Volker (1132) Pirate Raid By the end of the 11th century, the Gospel had been taken to the...
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He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:28-29...
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You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Revelation 2:3 Casper and Betsie Ten Boom (1944) Place of Refuge The Ten Boom family were dedicated Christians who used their home in Haarlem, Holland, to help...
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He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Rabindra Parichha, Saul Pradhan and Michael Nayak (2011) Indian Christian Leaders On 16 December 2011, Rabindra Parichha became the...
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I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. Psalm 31:7 Vietnamese Christians (2002) Worshippers Gassed One December Sunday in 2002, over a hundred Christians in the Huoi Huong hamlet, Lai...
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The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes. Psalm 119:95 Peter of Alexandria (311) Final Martyr Peter was the last Christian to be put to death by the authorities in Alexandria during the final and most severe wave of...
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The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Bitrus Manjang (2002) Peacemaker Killed Three days before a thanksgiving service was due to take place in honour of the...
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I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some. 1 Corinthians 9:22b (NRSV) Antoine Aris van de Loosdrecht (1917) Mission Minded Dutch missionary Antoine is known for his work among the Toraja people of Celebes...
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