Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos; c. AD 5 – c. 34) is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity. [2] . According to the Acts of the Apostles, he was …

Jan 1, 2025 · St. Stephen (died 36 ce, Jerusalem; feast day December 26) was a Christian deacon in Jerusalem who is believed to have been the first Christian martyr. His apology …

Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. He was also the first Christian martyr. The Greek word from which we derive the English word martyr literally means witness.

Aug 23, 2019 · Why did Stephen become the first martyr for the Christian faith, and what can the church today learn about this saint from the first century? First of all, who was Stephen? …

The great Christian poet was struck by the meekness of St Stephen, whose martyrdom is related in all its glory in the Acts of the Apostles. As he was being stoned, St Stephen cried out, “Lord, …

All that we know of the life, trial, and death of St. Stephen, the first martyr, is found in the Book of Acts, chapters vi and vii. In the long chronicle of Christian martyrs, the story of Stephen stands …

Feb 10, 2019 · One of the first seven deacons of the Christian Church, Saint Stephen is also the first Christian to be martyred for the Faith (hence the title, often applied to him, of protomartyr …

Jan 18, 2013 · St. Stephen was a relative of St. Paul. He was the first of seven deacons whom the holy apostles ordained for the service of the poor in Jerusalem. This is why he is called the …

Stephen, Saint, one of the first deacons and the first Christian martyr; feast on December 26. In the Acts of the Apostles the name of St. Stephen occurs for the first time on the occasion of …

Dec 24, 2024 · St. Stephen, venerated as the Protomartyr or First Martyr of the Christian Church, occupies a special place in history as a witness to Christ through his life, deeds, and ultimate …