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St. Stephen the Great (977-1038), was the son of the Magyar chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as leader in 997. Already raised a Christian, in 996 he wed the daughter of Duke Henry II of Bavaria and devoted much of his reign to the promotion of the Christian faith. He gave his patronage to Church leaders, helped build churches, and was a ...
Dec 26, 2017 · Today, Dec. 26, the Christian world celebrates the feast of St. Stephen. All we know about him comes from the Acts of the Apostles (talk about an unimpeachable source), chapters 6, 7 and 8.
Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians , as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( Greek : Στέφανος Stéphanos ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts , was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or " protomartyr ") of the Christian Church .
Dec 26, 2019 · Saint Stephen is the first martyr of the Church, and is the patron of stonemasons, masons, bricklayers, deacons, headaches, and horses. His story comes from the Acts of the Apostles.
St. Stephen in Scripture, Legend, and Art. The picture at right is typical of medieval portraits of St. Stephen in the West. As a deacon, he is tonsured and wears a dalmatic. The book in his left arm symbolizes the discourse on scripture that he gave to the Sanhedrin and that angered the crowd (6:8-7:57). It can also refer to the deacon's role ...
Saint Stephen. Saint Stephen is the patron saint of bricklayers and stonemasons. He was a deacon in the early Christian church and cared for the poor. Stephen was stoned to death by the Jewish council in Jerusalem after he condemned them for murdering the Messiah. Carlo Crivelli, Saint Stephen, 1476.
Dec 25, 2022 · you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God. I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy. R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Rescue me from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your kindness. R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
