MithLuin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Again, she was killed for being Jewish more than for being a convert to Catholicism. So, whether or not she is a martyr for her faith is up for debate. Had she renounced her faith (God forbid), they would have killed her anyway. I mean, she's amesome, and worth researching...but I'm not sure her story fits the assignment. There are the Trappist martyrs of Atlas, who died just 15 years ago or so (1996), though there is [url=http://abbey-roads.blogspot.com/2009/07/trappist-martyrs-of-atlas.html]some question[/url] whether they were killed by the Islamic extremists who kidnapped them or the French army by mistake. The recent French movie 'Of Gods and Men' (Des hommes et des dieux) is based on their story. You can start your research at [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_the_monks_of_Tibhirine]wikipedia[/url], but they certainly aren't canonized at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Let us know who you decide on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholictothecore Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 St. Joseph Mary Plunkett is an amazing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytherese Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 I chose St. Isaac Jogues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='tinytherese' timestamp='1298617459' post='2215444'] I chose St. Isaac Jogues. [/quote] St. Isaac Jogues SJ !!!!!! FTW!!!! He is an amesome dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 [quote name='Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam' timestamp='1298624443' post='2215457'] St. Isaac Jogues SJ !!!!!! FTW!!!! He is an amesome dude. [/quote] I have never heard of him, but I would have to agree as ALL saints are amesome dudes/dudettes !! ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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