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 Stephen (Acts 6:1-8:3)
St Stephen was one of the Church’s first deacons and also, the first Christian to die for the faith. He helped to convert many new disciples, but his death also led to a great persecution of the Church.