martyrdom

noun2

1. •
   The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

   • The Communists wanted to go on and on, suffering a comfortable martyrdom, meeting with endless defeats and afterwards putting the blame on other people. — 1941
2. •
   Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.