At the end of the second century, so - called Christians began to honor those who had been martyred for their faith and, believing that they were already with Christ in heaven, prayed to them to intercede on their behalf.
Otrā gadsimta beigās tā dēvētie kristieši sāka godināt mocekļu nāvē mirušos, uzskatīdami, ka tie jau atrodas ar Kristu debesīs, un lūgt, lai tie par viņiem aizlūdz.