noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to dying for one's religious faith. Often used in historical or religious contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to die a martyr'.
彼は信仰のために殉教した。
He died a martyr for his faith.
殉教者の生涯を描いた
I watched a movie depicting the life of a martyr.