Saint Stephen
Stoned early Christian
Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death in Jerusalem for blasphemy according to the New Testament.
His feast day, December 26, is celebrated in many Christian traditions and appears in the carol "Good King Wenceslas": On the Feast of Stephen.
Stephen remains a common given name in his honor.
- deaconJunior clergy member
- laying on of handsRitual healing through touch
- stonedDrug-intoxicated state
- stone throwingPropelling rocks by hand
- Acts of the ApostlesScripture documenting early Christianity
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Saint Stephenpersecutor
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Saint StephenJudas Iscariot
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