From the first century to the present day, many faithful Christians have been martyred, like the one Christ called “Antipas, my witness, the faithful one, who was killed by your side. ”
(‏ ۱یوحنّا ۵ :‏ ۱۹‏ )‏ از قرن اوّل تا کنون مسیحیان وفادار بسیاری در راه حق کشته شده‌اند .‏