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.
Stephen died quite young. He was probably in his late 20s or early 30s when he was stoned to death.
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.
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 no prescribed dress for Saint Stephen's Day.
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
The Stoning of Saint Stephen was created in 1625.
Saul of Tarsus, later known as Saint Paul, witnessed and approved of the execution of Saint Stephen.
Stephen was his name. Last names were not in use at the time he lived.