In odium fidei

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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.

References

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