Monday, June 30, 2014

Bl. Philip Powell - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Bl. Philip Powell - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



Bl. Philip Powell, Roman Catholic Priest and English Martyr, hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn

First Martyrs of the See of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

First Martyrs of the See of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



Protomartyrs of Rome The holy men and women are also called the “Protomartyrs of Rome.” They were accused of burning Rome by Nero , who burned Rome to cover his own crimes. Some martyrs were burned as living torches at evening banquets, some crucified, others were fed to wild animals. These martyrs died before Sts. Peter and Paul, and are called “disciples of the Apostles. . . whom the Holy Roman church sent to their Lord before the Apostles’ death.” Feastday: June 30

Martyrs of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Martyrs of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



Martyrs of Rome, 1000's of  Roman Catholic Martyrs in the city of Rome between 67 AD and 304 AD. Feastday: June 30

First Martyrs of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

First Martyrs of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



First Martyrs of Rome, Roman Catholic Martyrs in the city of Rome during Nero's persecution in 64. Feastday: June 30