“I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.” (Rev 6,9)
The confreres we introduce in this section are not officially recognized as martyrs by the Church. We, CICM, honor and keep in our hearts the memory of those who have suffered martyrdom as faithful missionaries of the Gospel.
Jozef Segers
Jozef Segers (1868-1900). A CICM Martyr
Jozef Segers is born in St Niklaas, Belgium, on October 20, 1868. He professes his first vows on
Désiré Abbeloos - Jozef Dobbe - André Zijlmans
Désiré Abbeloos (1871-1900)Jozef Dobbe (1864-1900)André Zijlmans (1873-1900)
CICM Martyrs
Désiré Abbeloos, Jozef Dobbe, and André Zijlmans, together with many Christians, were martyred on August 22, 1900,
Petrus Chang Wen Chao
Petrus Chang Wen Chao (1894-1948). A CICM Martyr
On July 3, 1894, Petrus was born in Xiamiao’ergou, a little village in East Mongolia, China.
Ferdinand Hamer
Bishop Ferdinand Hamer (1840-1900). A CICM Martyr
During the summer of 1864, when Father Théophile Verbist visited some seminaries in the Netherlands to
Jan Mallet
Jan Mallet (1870-1900). A CICM Martyr
Jan Mallet is born on October 14, 1870, in Hechtel, Belgium. He is the eldest son
Amand Heirman
Amand Heirman (1862-1900). A CICM Martyr
Amand Heirman was born on October 24, 1862, in Berlare, Belgium. He was one of the
