St. Stephen
Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for proclaiming Christ. As he died, he saw the heavens open. He prayed for his killers — including Saul of Tarsus, the future St. Paul.
- Feast day
- Dec 26
- Known as
- Martyr · Religious
- Era
- apostolic
Who they were
Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for proclaiming Christ. As he died, he saw the heavens open. He prayed for his killers — including Saul of Tarsus, the future St. Paul.
Remembered for
St. Stephen is honored in the Church as a martyr, religious.
Dec 26
Pray with this saint
St. Stephen, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
Stephen's forgiveness of his killers shows children that grace is more powerful than hatred.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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