martyrdom
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In the first decades of Soviet communism, Russian Orthodoxy gave a great witness of martyrdom, even as its exiled thinkers enriched Christian theology and fostered ecumenical dialogue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Moradi lost many relatives during the war, but for her "martyrdom is a sense of pride".
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Victoria Rios, a curator who works with González, said the artist’s paintings “rewrite the narratives of the past, rewrite the history of martyrdom and place women at the center.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
A couple of hours earlier he had messaged his mother "I chose the path of martyrdom", the prosecution said.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
“This dog is Gwenforte, of Ville Sainte-Geneviève. She has been venerated there as a saint ever since her martyrdom ten years ago.”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
Vocabulary lists containing martyrdom
"Musée des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden
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"Musee des Beaux Arts," Vocabulary from the poem
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