saint and martyr
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All photograph: David Levene To some, he is verging on a saint and martyr, singlehandedly standing against the forces of Chinese political repression.
From The Guardian • May 30, 2013
To the great bulk of English people Thomas was a saint and martyr, and numerous churches were dedicated in his name.
From The Rise of the Democracy by Clayton, Joseph
Very shortly after his death he was popularly esteemed to be both saint and martyr.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
This theory, like the shallow sentimentalism which made an innocent saint and martyr of Mary Stuart, has never recovered from the crushing onslaught of Froude.
From The Life of Froude by Paul, Herbert W. (Herbert Woodfield)
Dear saint and martyr, she is safe from all misreading at last.
From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas
