New Hampshire Episcopal bishop warns clergy of a new era of martyrdom
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Key Points:
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire urged clergy to prepare for a "new era of martyrdom," advising them to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order amid rising risks in their advocacy work.
- His remarks came during a vigil for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, an incident defended by the Trump administration but criticized by local officials and based on video evidence.
- Hirschfeld referenced historical clergy who sacrificed their lives to protect others and emphasized that Christians should not fear death when standing up for the vulnerable.
- Other Episcopal leaders, including Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe and Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, called for continued advocacy, love
