Martyrs – The Southern Cross https://www.scross.co.za Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:09:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Remembering the Ugandan Martyrs https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/remembering-the-ugandan-martyrs/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:09:55 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=86922 As we remember the courageous witness of the Ugandan Martyrs in 2026, we look back to the year 1886 when […]

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]]> Diocese of Tzaneen celebrates 10 years since the beatification of Blessed Benedict Daswa https://www.scross.co.za/2025/09/diocese-of-tzaneen-celebrates-10-years-since-the-beatification-of-blessed-benedict-daswa/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:22:08 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=82537 By Kati Dijane –  The Diocese of Tzaneen welcomed pilgrims from across Venda and as far as the Diocese of […]

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]]> Pope Recognises Martyrdom of 50 Frenchmen Killed by Nazis https://www.scross.co.za/2025/06/pope-recognises-martyrdom-of-50-frenchmen-killed-by-nazis/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:13:35 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=81463 By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Leo XIV formally recognised the martyrdom of 50 French priests, seminarians and laymen who […]

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]]> The Holy Innocents: The First Martyrs for Christ https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/the-holy-innocents-the-first-martyrs-for-christ/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:40:26 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=79016 After the Magi let it slip that they were looking for the newborn King of the Jews, the tyrant King […]

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]]> St Stephen https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/st-stephen/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:30:59 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=79117 Today is the Feast of St Stephen, First martyr of the Church🙏 May his bravery and faith inspire us.

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]]> Pope: Church Venerates Christian Martyrs from all Denominations https://www.scross.co.za/2024/11/pope-church-venerates-christian-martyrs-from-all-denominations/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:08:56 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=78632 By Justin McLellan, CNS – Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honour in the church, Pope Francis […]

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]]> Saints Cosmas & Damian https://www.scross.co.za/2024/09/saints-cosmas-damian/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:04:51 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=77872 Today is the Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian. They were third-century Arabian-born twin-brother physicians who embraced Christianity and were […]

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]]> Saints Cornelius and Cyprian https://www.scross.co.za/2024/09/saints-cornelius-and-cyprian/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:01:52 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=77713 Today the Church honours Saints Cornelius, pope and Cyprian, bishop, both martyred for Christ and his Church🙏

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]]> Pray with the Pope: For those Who Risk Martyrdom https://www.scross.co.za/2024/03/pray-with-the-pope-for-those-who-risk-martyrdom/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:41:55 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=74786 Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention Intention: Let us pray that those who risk their lives for […]

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