SAINT OF THE DAY DECEMBER 28 STS. INNOCENTS, MARTYRS The Holy Innocents are the children of Bethlehem, put to death by order of King Herod,

SAINT OF THE DAY DECEMBER 28 STS. INNOCENTS, MARTYRS The Holy Innocents are the children of Bethlehem, put to death by order of King Herod, as part of his efforts to eliminate the child Jesus, whom prophecies announced as the Messiah and new King of Israel. They have been honored as martyrs since the early centuries.