hieromartyr
A hieromartyr is a figure in Eastern Christianity and sometimes in other Christian traditions who is recognized as a martyr specifically because they were a member of the clergy, such as a priest or bishop, and died for their faith. The term itself is a combination of the Greek words hieros, meaning "holy," and martys, meaning "witness." This designation distinguishes them from lay martyrs.
The suffering and death of a hieromartyr are seen as particularly poignant, as they were entrusted with
Examples of hieromartyrs can be found throughout Christian history, from the early Church when clergy often