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Apr 9, 2024 · 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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Saint Stephen. This article is about Deacon Stephen, the first martyred saint. For the first king of Hungary, see Saint Stephen of Hungary. For other uses, see St. Stephen (disambiguation). Saint. Stephen. Saint Stephen by Carlo Crivelli. Deacon, Archdeacon. Apostle of the Seventy.
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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 to Christianity.
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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.
Jan 4, 2022 · Learn about Stephen, a deacon and evangelist who was stoned for preaching that Jesus was the Messiah. Discover how his death sparked the spread of Christianity and his vision of Jesus.
