The Martyrs of the Coliseum or Historical Records of the Great Amphitheater of Ancient Rome

by Augustine J. O'Reilly

Here is told both the fascinating history of the Roman Coliseum and the lives and deaths of many famous Roman martyrs, such as St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Prisca, Pope St. Stephen, St. Vitus and companions, St. Marinus, St. Martina, etc. Tells the heroism of the martyrs, the cruelty of the Roman mob, and the incredible miracles God worked on behalf of His saints. Exciting and vivid even today. Impr. 466 pgs, PB

480 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1987

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[MARY GRACE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many unknown saints who were instruments of Divine Providence in manifesting His power.