Saw-Lee was arrested and imprisoned for proclaiming the love of God by a Buddhist priest. He prayed for grace to endure the great pain and suffering he was subjected to, resolving to die rather than betray his brethren.

Thah-Gray was great preacher who, alongside 39 others were arrested, extorted and tortured, severely for their faith. Thah-Gray would still not deny Jesus, despite his sufferings and was eventually crucified like his Christ; becoming the first Karen Martyr.