In this section of the paper, I explore the idea of the martyr bearing spiritual fruit leading up to, in, and after his/her death. It focuses on evidence from The Martyrdom of St. Polycarp, The Vision of St. Perpetua, and … Continue reading
In this section of the paper, I explore the first part of the definition of sacrament given in Part 1. I try to show how the martyrs posses “visible signs of inward and spiritual grace.” Examples are taken mainly from the … Continue reading
In the next few days/posts I will be sharing a paper that I will be reading at the North American Patristics Society on May 25, 2012. It is asking the question can martyrdom be considered a sacrament. I have to … Continue reading
