Ep. 2 | Martyrdom: Facing Death for Christ
Episode 2

Ep. 2 | Martyrdom: Facing Death for Christ

When Roman Emperor Nero needed to shift blame for a tragic fire, Christians provided an inviting target. Hear how the blood of martyrs, including saints Peter and Paul, nurtured the seed of the Church in Rome.

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