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  2. St. Stephen (died 36 ce, Jerusalem; feast day December 26) was a Christian deacon in Jerusalem and the first Christian martyr, whose apology before the Sanhedrin (Acts of the Apostles 7) points to a distinct strand of belief in early Christianity.

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    • First of All, Who Was Stephen?
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    • What Does Saint Stephens Life and Death Mean For Christians Today?

    Although we don’t have much information presented about Stephen in the sixth chapter of Acts, we can derive the following from the text provided. Acts 6:1-7: As the Apostles’ numbers grew, because of the size, certain people became overlooked, such as the Gentile widows (opposed to the Hebraic widows). Seeing a need to delegate roles, the disciples...

    As seen during Jesus’ ministry, whenever someone performs signs in God’s name, opposition often arises. For instance, when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the Jews seek to kill Lazarus as to dispose of the evidence of God’s work (John 12:9-11). When Stephen performs great signs and wonders, he draws opposition from a group called the Synagogue ...

    It may seem odd that a man who receives mention and dies within two chapters of the Bible has a great impact on believers today, but Christians can glean a lot of information from this saint. First, Stephen shows believers they can have a powerful impact for the kingdom, if even for a short period of time. Although Scripture doesn’t specify how lon...

  3. Feb 10, 2019 · Because Stephen is mentioned first among the seven men ordained as deacons in Acts 6:5-6, and is the only one singled out for his attributes ("a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost"), he is often regarded as the first deacon as well as the first martyr.

  4. Martyrdom and prayer for his persecutors. Saint Stephen then gave a speech – the longest recorded in the Acts of the Apostles – in which he reviewed the history of salvation.

  5. Saint Stephen is one of the sculptures on the side of the Orsanmichele in Florence. Saint Stephen is the patron saint of the wool guild. In the 14th −16th century, the bishopric of Halberstadt issued one-sided stamped silver coins.

  6. St Stephen. What is the story of St Stephens? The story of St Stephen is one of faith, courage, and unwavering devotion to Christ. St Stephen was a deacon in the early Christian church, known for his powerful preaching and his dedication to serving the poor and marginalized.

  7. Jan 4, 2022 · Known for: Stephen was a Hellenist Jew and one of seven men ordained as deacons in the early church. He was also the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for preaching that Jesus was the Christ. Bible References: Stephen's story is told in chapters 6 and 7 of the book of Acts.