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The article aims to explore the transformation of martyrdom from a heroic ideal to a political category in Southern Europe between 1820 and 1870.

June 20, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Making Secular Martyrs: Ascesis, Apostleship, and Revolution (Southern Europe, 1820–1870)

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The article aims to explore the transformation of martyrdom from a heroic ideal to a political category in Southern Europe between 1820 and 1870.
Analyzed political martyrologies, funeral orations, and press reports.
Focused primarily on case studies from Spain and Italy.
Investigated the role of asceticism in shaping political martyrdom.
Martyrdom became a significant political tool, emphasizing willing self-denial.
The agonizing moment of martyrdom raised questions about its voluntary nature.
Secular martyrdom was closely linked to themes of sacrifice, holiness, and collective memory.

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This article analyzes the shift of martyrdom into political discourse in southern Europe, highlighting its significance and implications.

Pierre-Marie Delpu (2026) studied this question.

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