derived from the Latin word martyrium (martyrdom; testimony w, one's blood of faith in Christ)
derived from the Greek word marturion, μαρτύριον (something evidential; (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle))
derived from the Greek word martus, μάρτυς (a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a 'martyr')
