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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]
Saint Stephen, Christian deacon in Jerusalem who was the first Christian martyr. His defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin prior to being stoned to death points to a distinct strand of belief in early Christianity. He is the patron saint of deacons and stonemasons.
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- Stephen was originally a Hellenized Jew—a Jew who was Greek in culture but not in ancestry. After he converted to Christianity, the Apostles appoin...
- During one debate with Diaspora Jews, Stephen’s oratory so offended them that they accused him of blasphemy. He was arrested and charged with speak...
- Stephen’s defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin, Jerusalem’s supreme rabbinic court, so enraged his Jewish audience that he was taken out of th...
Aug 23, 2019 · Learn about the life, ministry, and death of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, from Acts 6-7. Discover how Stephen's background, signs, speech, and vision influenced the early church and believers today.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Saint Stephen is recognized as a saint and the first martyr in Christian theology. He was condemned for committing blasphemy against the Jewish Temple, and was stoned to death circa...
