Search results
Jul 12, 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.
- St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen’s Day, one of two holidays widely observed in...
- St. Barnabas
Barnabas was a hellenized Jew who joined the Jerusalem...
- St. Stephen's Day
People also ask
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Who was the first man chosen in the Bible?
How did Stephen's execution sparked the spread of Christianity?
Stephen ( Greek: Στέφανος, translit. Stéphanos, lit. "wreath, crown", and by extension 'reward, honor, renown, fame', often given as a title rather than as a name; c. AD 5 – c. 34) is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity. [ 2]
Known for: Stephen was a Hellenist Jew and one of seven men ordained as deacons in the early church. He was also the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for preaching that Jesus was the Christ. Bible References: Stephen's story is told in chapters 6 and 7 of the book of Acts.
The Story of Stephen, the First Martyr. In the New Testament, in the book of Acts, you will learn how the members of the church in Jerusalem gave their money freely to help the poor.
Aug 23, 2019 · In Acts, after the early church begins to convert thousands of people to the Christian faith in a matter of days, we meet for a brief time a man by the name of Stephen. He has a short introduction in Acts 6:5 and becomes the first martyr for the Christian faith just one chapter later.
Feb 10, 2019 · The First Deacon. Because Stephen is mentioned first among the seven men ordained as deacons in Acts 6:5-6, and is the only one singled out for his attributes ("a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost"), he is often regarded as the first deacon as well as the first martyr.
Dec 26, 2019 · On December 26, we honor Saint Stephen, who was the first person to be martyred for Christ. Living in the first community of Christians in Jerusalem, Stephen was one of seven deacons appointed to serve the practical needs of the congregation.
