According to the Acts of the Apostles, during the early time frame of the Christian church in Jerusalem, Stephen was one of seven men, probably Hellenistic Jews, chosen to attend to the distribution of aid to elderly widows within the church community. (This role came to be known as deacon.) Stephen was also recognized for his gifts as an evangelist, preaching the teachings of Jesus to the people of Jerusalem, including members of the place of the Hellenistic synagogues.
St. Stephen will be remembered as the first Christian martyr, as he was stoned to death for his beliefs. He is also known for being one of the first seven deacons chosen by the apostles to serve the early Christian community. St. Stephen's death is recorded in the Bible in the Book of Acts.
St. Stephen was one of the first Christian martyrs and is believed to have lived in Jerusalem. He is known for being one of the seven deacons appointed by the Apostles to serve the early Christian community.
Yes, St. Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr saint. He was stoned to death after being accused of blasphemy for his beliefs in Jerusalem around 34 AD. His martyrdom is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.
St. Stephen, deacon and martyr, is represented by any of the following: •deacon carrying a pile of rocks •deacon with rocks gathered in his vestments •deacon with rocks on his head •deacon with rocks or a book at hand •palm of martyrdom •stones
If you are referring to the St. Stephen in the New Testament, one can assume that he was born in Israel around the same time as Jesus, but we do not know for sure.
What did St Stephen do in his life?
Catholic. St. Stephen was a Hungarian King.
St. Stephen's University was created in 1971.
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St Stephen's Club was created in 1870.
St. Stephen's Basilica was created in 1905.
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St. Stephen Middle School was created in 1980.
St. Stephen's Girls' College was created in 1906.
St. Stephen's International School was created in 1964.
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St. Stephen's Church College was created in 1968.