Stephen became a saint when he was martyred for defending the faith.
Do you mean St. Stephen, deacon and martyr? He died about the year 33 AD and was quickly declared a saint by popular acclaim. There was no formal canonization process at the time.
Usually yes. However the correct spelling for the deacon and martyr is Stephen.
Stephen was his name. Last names were not in use at the time he lived.
We do not know his nationality but assume he was a Hebrew since he was in Jerusalem at the time he was appointed a deacon.
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.
Saul of Tarsus, later known as Saint Paul, witnessed and approved of the execution of Saint Stephen.
Do you mean St. Stephen, deacon and martyr? He died about the year 33 AD and was quickly declared a saint by popular acclaim. There was no formal canonization process at the time.
There is no prescribed dress for Saint Stephen's Day.
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
The Stoning of Saint Stephen was created in 1625.
The patron saint of brick layers is Saint Stephen of Hungary.
Saint Stephen.
Usually yes. However the correct spelling for the deacon and martyr is Stephen.
The feast of Saint Stephen is on December 26 every year.
Order of Saint Stephen happened on 1561-03-15.
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary was created in 1764.
Saint Stephen