ST II-II, q. 124

Of Martyrdom

We must now consider martyrdom, under which head there are five points of inquiry:

(1) Whether martyrdom is an act of virtue?

(2) Of what virtue is it the act?

(3) Concerning the perfection of this act;

(4) The pain of martyrdom;

(5) Its cause.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether martyrdom is an act of virtue?
  2. a. 2Whether martyrdom is an act of fortitude?
  3. a. 3Whether martyrdom is an act of the greatest perfection?
  4. a. 4Whether death is essential to martyrdom?
  5. a. 5Whether faith alone is the cause of martyrdom?

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ST II-II, q. 124 — Of Martyrdom - Ask the Summa