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This is generally regarded to be St Stephen, who was stoned to death following his conversion to Christianity (called 'the Way' in those days). His execution is recorded in The Bible in Acts chapter 7 verse 54 to chapter 8 verse 1.
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∙ 8y agoSt. Stephen was the first martyr but a number of others preceeded him in death - Saint Anne, Saint Joachim, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Zachary, Anna the Prophetess, Simeon the Prophet, Dismas are all considered as Catholic saints. Who came first? We do not know.
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∙ 14y agoSt. Stephen was the first martyr.
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Who was the first person killed because he believed in Christ?
Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Who was first Christian martyr?
The first official Christian martyr was Saint Stephen, martyred by stoning circa 35 AD, but it seems fair to consider Jesus Christ (executed by crucifixion circa 30 AD) as technically the first Christian martyr.
Why did Catherine of Alexandria become a saint?
Because she was a Martyr for Christ.
Is the world ready for a new Savior and a new martyr?
There just can not be a another savior or martyr that can replace Jesus Christ for sure.
Was Saint Peter the first martyr?
No, St. Stephen was the first martyr.
Why is St. Valentine considered a saint?
Valentine died the death of a martyr - automatic sainthood in the early Church.
Why is the Martyrdom of Stephen so important?
(Referring to the death of Stephen in the Holy Bible): The Martyrdom of Stephen was and is so important for the fact that he was the first martyr for the sake of Jesus Christ after he (Christ Jesus) had been crucified.
Was St. Stephen the first martyr saint?
Yes, St. Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr saint. He was stoned to death after being accused of blasphemy for his beliefs in Jerusalem around 34 AD. His martyrdom is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.
How did Saint Lorenzo Ruiz show his faith for Christ?
Lorenzo gave his life to Christ as a martyr, the ultimate show of faith.
What was the first deacon who also was the first martyr?
The first Deacon who also was the first Martyr of the the Catholic Church is Saint Stephen.
A person who suffers or dies rather than give up his or her beliefs is called a?
Martyr. "Witness" came to be used for those who testified of Christ but were not put to death.
Who was the first martyr in Islam?
First Female Martyr in islaam was Sumayya's bint Khubbat. First Male Martyr in islaam was his (Sumaya's) husband Yasir.
