In odium fidei

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Frontispiece of a text on the life of Wojciech Mecinski (1598-1643), which includes the extended phrase "in odium Sanctae Fidei Catholicae " ("in hatred of the Holy Catholic Faith") Vita et mors gloriose suscepta R.P. Alberti Mecinski Poloni e Societate Iesv 1661 (115966723).jpg
Frontispiece of a text on the life of Wojciech Męciński (1598–1643), which includes the extended phrase "in odium Sanctae Fidei Catholicae" ("in hatred of the Holy Catholic Faith")

In odium fidei is a Latin phrase which translates to "in hatred of the faith". [1]

The term is used in the Roman Catholic Church as a cause for beatification [2] when one of its followers, whether part of the clergy or laity, was killed because of their religion.

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References

  1. ↑ Mitchell, Elizabeth A. (14 August 2022). "Martyred 'in Odium Fidei'". The Catholic Thing. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Catholic-on-Catholic martyrdom: a new reality in the Church today | Salt + Light Media". slmedia.org. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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