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Apr 9, 2024 · St. Stephen (died 36 ce, Jerusalem; feast day December 26) was a Christian deacon in Jerusalem and the first Christian martyr, whose apology before the Sanhedrin ( Acts of the Apostles 7) points to a distinct strand of belief in early Christianity. His defense of his faith before the rabbinic court enraged his Jewish audience, and he was taken ...
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St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh founded in 1986. St. Stephen's Church, Thope, is one of the parishes of the first diocese of India, Kollam. It is 216 years old and the patron of this parish is St. Stephen, the first Martyr of the Church and it is situated beside Kollam Beach. St Stephen Church in Santo Estêvão, Goa, India.
Learn about the life and death of St. Stephen, one of the first deacons and martyrs of the Church. He was stoned for preaching the Gospel and praying for his persecutors.
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Feb 10, 2019 · Learn about the life, trial and martyrdom of Saint Stephen, one of the seven deacons of the early Christian Church. Find out how he preached the Gospel, defended himself before the Sanhedrin and inspired Saul of Tarsus to convert.
St. Stephen is often depicted with stones, a Gospel Book, a miniature church and a martyr's palm frond. He is the patron saint of Altar Servers, bricklayers, casket makers and deacons and his feast day is celebrated on December 26. Join with us in offering this prayer, written by Deacon Keith Fournier, seeking his intercession: "Lord Jesus ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr who was stoned to death in Jerusalem in 36 AD. Find out his role in the early church, his dispute with the Jewish synagogue, and his legacy in Christian theology.
Learn about the life, trial, and death of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, from the Book of Acts. Find out how he defended his faith, performed miracles, and prayed for his persecutors.
