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.
There is nothing in either scripture nor in tradition about St. Stephen's early life.
Since Stephen was martyred, he was probably named a saint by the early Christian community soon after he was killed about 33-35 AD.
Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early Christian Church. He was known for his faith, preaching, and miracles. He was martyred for his beliefs and became the first Christian martyr, which contributed to his recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Stephen is believed to have been martyred in 34 AD, so it is assumed he lived until his early 30s, making his lifespan around 30-33 years.
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.
We do not know when Stephen was born but it would have been in the early first century. AD2 would be a close guess.
Saint Stephen was an early Christian martyr who is believed to have been one of the first deacons in the Christian Church. He was known for his preaching and defense of the faith, which ultimately led to his stoning to death. His story is recorded in the New Testament in the Book of Acts.
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
There is no prescribed dress for Saint Stephen's Day.
The Stoning of Saint Stephen was created in 1625.
All that we know is that Stephen was a young man at the time of his death, probably in his 20s or early 30s.
Saul of Tarsus, later known as Saint Paul, witnessed and approved of the execution of Saint Stephen.