Stephen 26th December
St. Stephens Day is the Christian festival (feast) that commemorates St. Stephen, who by Christian tradition was the first Christian to be martyred for his faith.(Book of Acts chapters 6, 7 & 8)It is 26 December, the day after Christmas Day.The Feast of St. Stephen the First Martyr is December 26.
The first known Christian martyr was St. Stephen as recorded in the Acts 6:8-8:3
There are many that have died for their belief in God.
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.
St. Stephen's feast day is celebrated on December 26th in the Western Christian tradition. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is observed on December 27th. St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr, is honored for his steadfast faith and service. His feast day is often associated with various cultural traditions and customs in different regions.
Saint Stephen is known as a martyr because he was the first Christian martyr recorded in the Bible. He was stoned to death for his unwavering faith and preaching of Christianity, making the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs. This act of martyrdom solidified his place in Christian history and earned him the title of the first Christian martyr.
Stephen is most probably the first Christian martyr. His death certainly is the first Christian martyrdom recorded.
Stephen has been called the first Christian martyr. (Acts 7:54-60)
St. Stephen is the protomartyr, the first martyr in the new Church so his feast day falls the first day after Christmas.
December 26 is the feast of Stephen, deacon and martyr.
He is best known as the first Christian martyr.
The first martyr was Saint Stephen. He was stoned to death for his faith.