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martyrology

/ˌmɑːrtɪˈrɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does martyrology mean?

noun

A collection of records of Christian martyrs and their martyrdoms, or the study of such records.

Example

"The martyrology of the early Christian church is a valuable resource for historians."

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