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Detail From The Stained Glass Window Known As The Bayern Window Depicting The Stoning of Saint Stephen Date And Artist Unknown Cologne Cathedral Cologne Germany Photographed On 1 May 2006 By Raimond Spekking
Detail From The Stained Glass Window Known As The Bayern Window Depicting The Stoning of Saint Stephen Date And Artist Unknown Cologne Cathedral Cologne Germany Photographed On 1 May 2006 By Raimond Spekking

Saint Stephen The Martyr

Also known as: Stephen the Deacon

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 26

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Stephen The Martyr, also known as Stephen the Deacon, was the first Christian martyr and a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. While preaching the Gospel in the streets, he encountered opposition from angry Jews who considered his message to be blasphemous. This led to his tragic and untimely death by stoning outside the city....