Martyrdom

St. Apollonia of Alexandria

8 Feb 2012

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

8 Feb 2012

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).

Gaza City blown away by Little Birds of Paradise troupe

1 Feb 2012

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.