Hieromartyr

A martyred priest or bishop — one who was both ordained and martyred; a combined liturgical title.

A hieromartyr (from hieros, sacred, and martyr) is a priest or bishop who was martyred for the faith. The title combines the indication of ordained status with that of martyrdom: the hieromartyr is both a bearer of the apostolic priesthood and a witness to Christ through blood. Famous hieromartyrys include St. Ignatius of Antioch (bishop-martyr), St. Polycarp of Smyrna (bishop-martyr), and countless priests and bishops martyred under various persecutions. In the 20th century, the Russian Church's New Martyrs include many hieromartyrs.