The Martyrs of Melanesia

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The Martyrs of Melanesia
Eva Godden wife of Rev Charles Godden, missionary in Ambae, with a group of women and children standing before the school of Lolowai, 1906

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The Anglican Church in Melanesia has a roll of those who are honoured as martyrs for the faith. The best known are:-

Although these are the best known of those who died for their faith in Melanesia, there are many others who suffered for their faith, and others again who died of illness or in accidents in the proclamation of the gospel. They are all honoured by the church for their witness.