One of the central themes of the history of Christianity is the persecution of early Christians at the hands of the Romans. In his Church History, Eusebius of Caesarea, the first Christian ...

St. Blandine and Companions are observed as an optional memorial on the French liturgical calendar on June 2. When we think of the martyrs of antiquity, we imagine Rome, maybe the Colosseum.

In this telling, the blood of Christian martyrs facing lions rather than renouncing their faith eventually transformed the Roman empire. There’s no doubt that Roman persecution was a factor in ...

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia as part of a deal with Airbnb. Skip to content. All Sections.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

The ecumenical prayer vigil Oct. 11 was held in Roman Protomartyrs Square inside Vatican City. The square is believed to be at the site where St. Peter and other first Christian martyrs of Rome ...

Should your parents have blessed you with the name Martin, Katharine, Luke, Nick or any one of a number of others associated with Christian saints and martyrs, lucky you!