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Stephen was the first the first follower of Christ to be killed. Saul, who was later converted was present at the stoning of Stephen and The Bible say's he was consenting and held their coats while they stoned him. We know him as Paul the writer of about 2/3 of the New Testament. The short answer is: he (Stephen)was the first recorded christian martyr.
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Was Saint Peter the first martyr?
No, St. Stephen was the first martyr.
When did St. Stephen the martyr die?
Stephen was stoned during the earliest years of the Church and was the first martyr. He probably died about the year AD34.
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.
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.
When is the feast of Saint Stephen?
December 26 is the feast of Stephen, deacon and martyr.
Who is the patron saint for a person named Stephen?
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
How did Stephen become a saint?
Stephen was a Christian martyr who was stoned to death for his faith. His martyrdom is recorded in the Bible in the book of Acts. As the first Christian martyr, Stephen's devotion to God and forgiveness of his persecutors led to his recognition as a saint in the Christian tradition.
How was Saint Stephen the first martyr killed?
He was stoned to death.
How did the first martyr die?
The first martyr was Saint Stephen. He was stoned to death for his faith.
What day is usually the Feast of Stephen?
The Feast of Stephen, deacon and martyr, is always on December 26.
Who became a martyr in Jerusalem?
Stephen has been called the first Christian martyr. (Acts 7:54-60)
How did Saint Stephen I die?
Pope Saint Stephen I apparently died of natural causes although he was listed as a martyr for many years. The Depositio episcoporum of 354 speaks of Pope Stephen I as not a martyr and he is not celebrated as such by the Catholic Church.
