Hieromartyr

Hieromartyr

In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, a hieromartyr is a martyr (one who dies for their beliefs) who was also one of the clergy (deacon, priest, or bishop). In like manner a priest-monk is often called a hieromonk.


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