Christian Martyrs

The Roman Catholic Church has long been cognizant of the plight of early Christians.  Many were tortured and killed for their beliefs.   The medieval church taught about the martyrs whose faith the people should emulate.

The following woodprints were made in the 16th century and depict some of the tortures which befell the early martyrs.

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