While the Holocaust led to the deaths of around six million…

While the Holocaust led to the deaths of around six million Jews and is often considered one of the most systematic and deadly cases of religious persecution in a concentrated period, the persecution of Christians over specific periods in history, like under the Roman Empire or during the Soviet era has also led to the deaths of millions. Therefore, if we consider accumulated numbers over the entirety of human history, it’s possible the number of Christian martyrs could be higher.