First Martyrs of the See of Rome: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, June 30, 2026​

The holy men and women are also called the âÂ?Â?Protomartyrs of Rome.âÂ?Â? They were accused of burning Rome by Nero , who burned Rome to cover his own crimes. Some martyrs were burned as living torches at evening banquets, some crucified, others were fed to wild animals. These martyrs died before Sts. Peter and Paul, and are called âÂ?Â?disciples of the Apostles. . . whom the Holy Roman church sent to their Lord before the ApostlesâÂ?Â? death.âÂ?Â?​Catholic Online > Saint of the DayRead More