Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Martyr, Justin, Saint Martyr , Christian apologist, born Flavia Neapolis, Palestine, c.100; died Rome, c.165. Converted to Christianity c.130, he devoted himself to the propagation and defense of Christianity in Asia Minor and at Rome, retaining the garb of philosopher. His only extant works are his two “Apologies” and his “Dialogue with the Jew Tryphon.” … Continue reading “Martyr, Justin, Saint”

Martyr, Edward the, Saint (c.962 -978 ) King of England , died Wareham. He was the son of Edgar the Peaceful and succeeded his father, 975 . During his brief reign he followed the counsel of Saint Dunstan , winning the affection of his people through his many virtues. He was murdered at the instigation … Continue reading “Martyr, Edward the, Saint”

Martyr, Edmund the, Saint King of East Anglia, born probably Nuremberg, Germany , c.840 ; died Hoxne, England , 870 . He was crowned King of East Anglia, 855 . Refusing, because of his faith, to accept the terms of the Danish invaders, Hingvar and Hubba, he was beaten with cudgels, pierced with arrows, and … Continue reading “Martyr, Edmund the, Saint”

Martyr Dei Venantius Hymn for Vespers on the feast of Saint Venantius, 18 May . It was written in the 11th century by an unknown author. There are four translations; the English title given is by T. Potter. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Martyr d’Anghiera, Peter Historian of Spain, born near Anghiera, Italy, 1451; died Granada, Spain, 1526. At Rome he met the Spanish ambassador whom he accompanied to Spain, where he became noted among the humanists, and was patronized by Ferdinand and Isabella. He was sent to Egypt on a mission to the sultan. Charles V made … Continue reading “Martyr d’Anghiera, Peter”

MARTYR A witness, Mat 18:16 Luk 24:48 ; in ecclesiastical history, “a witness, by the shedding of his blood, in testifying to the truth.” Thus martyrs are distinguished from “confessors,” properly so called, who underwent great afflictions for their confession of the truth, but without suffering death. The term “martyr” occurs only thrice in the … Continue reading “Martyr”

Martyn, Henry known as the scholar missionary, one of the most distinguished missionaries of modern times, was born of humble parentage at Truro, in Cornwall, England, Feb. 18, 1781. He was educated in the grammar-school of his native place; sought for a scholarship in Corpus Christi College, Oxford, but, failing in this, he went to … Continue reading “Martyn, Henry”

Martinuzzi, George Monk, bishop, cardinal, b. at Kamicac, Dalmatia, 1482; d. 16 December, 1551. His real name was George Utjesenovic. His mother, a native of Venice of the name of Martinuzzi, had a brother who was a bishop, and, out of regard for his mother and uncle, George preferred to be called Martinuzzi (Latin Martinuzius). … Continue reading “Martinuzzi, George”

Martinus, St., bp. of Tours Martinus (1), St., bp. of Tours in the latter portion of 4th cent. Of all the prelates of that age he made the deepest impression upon the imagination of France and of a considerable part of Western Christendom. Authorities.-The authorities practically resolve themselves into one, Sulpicius Severus, who mentions Martin … Continue reading “Martinus, St., bp. of Tours”

Martinus, Polonus or BOHEMUS, a Polish chronicler and ecclesiastic of the 13th century, was born at Troppau, in Silesia; entered the Dominican Order; became chaplain and confessor to pope Clement IV, and to several of his successors; and in 1278 was appointed archbishop of Gnesen. He died shortly after at Bologna (1278). He wrote valuable … Continue reading “Martinus, Polonus”