Holy Innocents

The Holy Innocents refers to young children who, according to the Bible, were killed by King Herod in Bethlehem around the time of Jesus' birth. Herod sought to eliminate the newborn Jesus, whom he saw as a threat to his throne. In his attempt, he ordered the slaughter of all male infants under two years old in the area. This event is commemorated by Christians as a tragic example of innocent lives lost due to political fear and violence, symbolizing the innocence and suffering of children in the face of evil.