Atop Guadalajara's "Treasure Hill" sits the Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Christ the King. It is a massive monument dedicated to those who were killed during the 1920s persecution of Catholics by the Mexican government. It is the first site to permanently house relics of all the canonized and beatified Mexican martyrs. Among those killed are nine Knights of Columbus, including six priest-martyrs whose feast is celebrated May 21. Link to additional information about each saint by clicking on his Council.

St. Luis Batis died with three laymen before a firing squad.

St. Rodrigo Aguilar was hanged as he declared his faith in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

St. Miguel de la Mora prayed the rosary as he was shot within sight of his brother.

St. Pedro de Jesús Maldonado died after he was so savagely beaten that one eye was forced from its socket.

St. José Maria Robles was led to an oak, “roble” in Spanish, a word used for one who is a “pillar of strength."

St. Mateo Correa was executed for refusing to violate the seal of confession.