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Glaubenszeuge

witness to the faith

noun GLOW-bens-tsoy-ge Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: calque of Greek martys

Also means

martyr (in the broad sense)

Usage Note

Glaubenszeuge is someone who bears public witness to their religious faith, often at personal cost. In Catholic and Protestant usage it can refer to martyrs and to those who speak out about faith under social pressure.

Examples

"Die Heiligen werden in der Kirche als Glaubenszeugen verehrt."

Natural Translation

The saints are venerated in the church as witnesses to the faith.

Literal Translation

The saints are in the church as faith-witnesses venerated.

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