Events Tagged: "beheading"

Martyrdom of St. James the Greater - first apostle martyred, beheaded by Herod Agrippa I in Jerusalem

St. Paul martyred in Rome - beheaded on the Ostian Way during Nero's persecution, Roman citizen's execution

St. Alexander I martyred - sixth pope, beheaded along with priests Eventius and Theodulus on Via Nomentana

Justin Martyr martyred in Rome - Beheaded with six companions under Marcus Aurelius for refusing to sacrifice to gods

Scillitan Martyrs - first recorded martyrs of Africa, 12 Christians beheaded in Carthage for refusing to swear by emperor's genius

St. Cecilia martyred - Roman noblewoman, patron of music, survived suffocation attempt, beheaded after three strikes

St. Barbara martyred by her father Dioscorus - locked in tower, converted to Christianity, beheaded by father who was struck by lightning

St. Cyprian martyred - beheaded after caring for plague victims, reconciles with Pope before death