Courage and Conviction: the martyrs of Scripture
Discover the stories of martyrs from the Bible through works of art that picture their faith, courage and witness.
The Martyrdom of St Peter (2 Peter 1:13-15)
The New Testament refers to the execution of St Peter, which took place in Rome around 64 AD.
The Martyrdom of St Paul (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
Tradition has it that St Paul was beheaded in Rome during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero.