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Martyrdom in Judaism is one of the main examples of Kiddush Hashem, meaning "sanctification of God's name" through public dedication to Jewish practice.
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- Why Is the Arab Spring So Obsessed With Martyrs?
Repressive political cultures and other factors make martyrdom central to the movements there, but they might not be so unique. - St. Apollonia of Alexandria
St. Apollonia was a holy virgin who suffered martyrdom in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians in the early 3rd century. Her martyrdom came just before the persecution of Decius (248-249). - Saint of the Day
St. Apollonia was a holy virgin who suffered martyrdom in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians in the early 3rd century. Her martyrdom came just before the persecution of Decius (248-249). - Advocates mark environmentalist' 'martyrdom' anniversary
PUERTO PRINCESA City, Jan. 24, 2012—Advocates for a cleaner environment and the preservation of pristine surroundings in Palawan gathered in Aborlan town to mark the first anniversary of Dr. Gerry Ortega’s “martyrdom.” read more - Environmentalists mark journalist’s ‘martyrdom’
ENVIRONMENTAL advocates gathered in Palawan on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of what they described as the “martyrdom” of broadcaster Dr. Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega. - New Details About Unrepentant 'Underwear' Bomber Released
Reported by Jason Ryan, Pierre Thomas and Jack Cloherty: ‘Underwear’ bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was obsessed with radical Yemeni-American cleric Anwar Awlaki, and embarked on a pilgrimage to Yemen to seek him out in 2009. During that time he met with senior al Qaeda leaders... - Gaza City blown away by Little Birds of Paradise troupe
A Jordanian children’s musical troupe well-known for songs that glorify martyrdom in battle with Israel were enthusiastically received during an Islamic music festival in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, where they performed a pair of outdoor concerts. - Environmentalists gather in Palawan to mark 'martyrdom' of Gerry Ortega
Environmental advocates gathered in Palawan on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of what they described as the 'martyrdom' of broadcaster Dr. Gerardo 'Gerry' Ortega. - 'Underwear' Bomber Details Released
Reported by Jason Ryan, Pierre Thomas and Jack Cloherty: ‘Underwear’ bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was obsessed with radical Yemeni-American cleric Anwar Awlaki, and embarked on a pilgrimage to Yemen to seek him out in 2009. During that time he met with senior al Qaeda leaders... - Akalis forget to mark Badda Ghallughara anniversary
Rohira(Sangrur) Politics can overshadow religious fervour and the need to commemorate an event that speaks volumes about Sikh patriotism and martyrdom.
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- Martyr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A martyr (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, "witness"; stem μάρτυρ-, mártyr-) is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or ... - Shahid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Christian martyr is one who is killed for following Christianity, through stoning, crucifixion, burning at the stake or other forms of torture and capital punishment. - Nikolai Vavilov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov (Russian: Никола́й Ива́нович Вави́лов) (November 25 [O.S. November 13] 1887 – January 26, 1943) was a prominent Russian and ... - Vitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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