Little is known about Saint Stephen.
He was mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and is considered to be one of the first martyrs, having been stoned to death.
The 26th of December is Saint Stephen's Day.
See the Related Limks.
St. Stephen was one of the original 7 deacons appointed by the apostles to minister to the poor. He was stoned to death by angry Jews who refused to listen to his preaching and became the first martyr of the new Church. Little is known about Saint Stephen.
He was mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and is considered to be one of the first martyrs, having been ttoned to death.
The 26th of December is Saint Stephen's Day.
See the Related Limks.
Stephen was his name. Last names were not in use at the time he lived.
Usually yes. However the correct spelling for the deacon and martyr is Stephen.
Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early Christian Church. He was known for his faith, preaching, and miracles. He was martyred for his beliefs and became the first Christian martyr, which contributed to his recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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.
At the time of his death he lived in Palestine - Israel.
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 happened on 1561-03-15.
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary was created in 1764.
Usually yes. However the correct spelling for the deacon and martyr is Stephen.
Saint Stephen.
Among several other patronages, Stephen is the patron saint of horses.
There were thousands of martyrs after Stephen.