There is virtually no information recorded about Saint Stephen's life. The only thing we know is that he was chosen as one of the first deacons of the early Church and was martyred soon after.
Saint Stephen's full name was Stephen the Protomartyr.
Yes, Saint Peter was the pope at the time.
We do not know his nationality but assume he was a Hebrew since he was in Jerusalem at the time he was appointed a deacon.
St. Stephen the Protomartyr of the Christian Faith, became a Saint due to his martyrdom, and he was canonized at the time, as Christians themselves by popular acclamation canonized a Saint, which was at that time, reserved only to Martyrs.
Saint Stephen, also known as Saint Stephen the First Martyr, lived in Israel during the first century AD. He was the first Christian martyr and is considered a significant figure in Christianity.
Saint Stephen, also known as St. Stephen the Martyr, was born in 5 AD in Jerusalem, which at the time was part of the Roman Empire.
Saint Stephen was one of the first Christian martyrs and was revered as a saint shortly after his death, around the 1st century AD. His feast day is celebrated on December 26th.
From the time that they began to stone him it was probably less than a minute.
Juan Diego is not currently listed as a patron saint.
Saint Stephen likely spoke Aramaic as his primary language, as it was a common language in Judea during his time. He may have also been familiar with other languages such as Hebrew and Greek, given the diverse linguistic landscape of the region.
He was made a saint. Then remembered for it being a time for a very long time that the church was interfered with.
He was made a saint. Then remembered for it being a time for a very long time that the church was interfered with.