Melanesian martyrs
I wonder how many people heard the story of the Anglican martyrs of Melanesia?
"...On the 8th of August 2003, Christians throughout the world were shocked to hear the tragic news that the six Melanesan Brothers had been murdered on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal. For three months the Melanesian Brotherhood and members of the church had been waiting and hoping and praying that these brothers were alive and would return safely. But on the 8th of August our worst fears were confirmed. The Melanesian Brotherhood was officially told by the Police Commissioner William Morrell that they had been informed by Harold Keke that all six were dead. These were brave, talented and greatly loved men and it has been hard for us to come to terms with the greatness of their loss and tragic ending of such good, young and holy lives. ..."
Go to the links for the rest of the story.
Remember this story the next time some proud American or European scoffs at the depth of the faith of those who live in Africa, Asia, South America, or Oceania.
It is from in these places that will inherit the Christianity that the secular leaders of Europe and some in the USA are trying to destroy.
Francis Tofi (left), Tony Sirihi and Robin Lindsay (in black) lost their lives along with Nathaniel Sado, the first one who was martyred
"...On the 8th of August 2003, Christians throughout the world were shocked to hear the tragic news that the six Melanesan Brothers had been murdered on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal. For three months the Melanesian Brotherhood and members of the church had been waiting and hoping and praying that these brothers were alive and would return safely. But on the 8th of August our worst fears were confirmed. The Melanesian Brotherhood was officially told by the Police Commissioner William Morrell that they had been informed by Harold Keke that all six were dead. These were brave, talented and greatly loved men and it has been hard for us to come to terms with the greatness of their loss and tragic ending of such good, young and holy lives. ..."
Go to the links for the rest of the story.
Remember this story the next time some proud American or European scoffs at the depth of the faith of those who live in Africa, Asia, South America, or Oceania.
It is from in these places that will inherit the Christianity that the secular leaders of Europe and some in the USA are trying to destroy.
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