Stephen was one of the original group of deacons chosen by the apostles. He was stoned to death for being a Christian. Little else is known about his life.
Saint Stephen was stoned to death and is known as the first christian martyr.
He is the patron saint of stonemasons.
He was born in the first century.
He died in 35 AD.
He is often shown holding a minature church, incense burner, three stones, or a Gospel book.
The only first hand source of information on the life and death of St. Stephen is the Acts of the Apostles.
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.
The feast of Saint Stephen is on December 26 every year.
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary was created in 1764.
Order of Saint Stephen happened on 1561-03-15.
Usually yes. However the correct spelling for the deacon and martyr is Stephen.
Among several other patronages, Stephen is the patron saint of horses.
Saint Stephen.
There were thousands of martyrs after Stephen.