In odium fidei is a Latin phrase which translates to "in hatred of the faith".[1]

The term is used in the Roman Catholic Church as a cause for beatification[2] when one of its followers, whether part of the clergy or laity, was killed because of their religion.
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edit- ↑ Mitchell, Elizabeth A. (14 August 2022). "Martyred 'in Odium Fidei'". The Catholic Thing. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Catholic-on-Catholic martyrdom: a new reality in the Church today | Salt + Light Media". slmedia.org. Retrieved 28 July 2025.