Stephen
Stephen is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity. According to the Acts of the Apostles, he was a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem who angered members of various synagogues by his teachings. Accused of blasphemy at his trial, he made a speech denouncing the Jewish authorities who were sitting in judgment on him and was then stoned to death.
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When
- First attested
- 5 CE
- Attested period
- 5 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Lived c. 5 CE – c. 34 CE.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vitus, Luke the Evangelist, Gabriel the Archangel, Christopher, Brigid of Ireland, Marinus, Antipas, Apollonia, Foillan, Martha, Cosmas, Pantaleon, Raphael the Archangel, Gianna Beretta Molla, Zita, Severus of Avranches, Fiacre, Frances of Rome, Maurice, Lydia, Damian
- allied with
- Lawrence, Holy Spirit, angels
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos, lit. 'wreath, crown'; c. AD 5 – c. 34) is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity. According to the Acts of the Apostles, he was a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem who angered members of various synagogues by his teachings”
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“Deacons - Stephen, Marinus”
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“Pope Leo XIV links Laurence with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, as two deacons concerned with Christian service to the poor who died for their faith.”
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