St. Stephen
Stoned early Christian
St.
Stephen refers to the first Christian martyr, a deacon in the early church who was stoned to death for blasphemy according to the New Testament book of Acts.
His feast day, December 26, is celebrated in many Christian traditions and is referenced in the carol "Good King Wenceslas." The name also designates numerous churches, schools, and places named in his honor, including St.
Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and towns across Europe and North America.
- deaconJunior clergy member
- laying on of handsRitual healing through touch
- martyrVictim for beliefs
- stoningRemoving fruit seeds
- feast daySaint's commemorative holiday
iconography · hymns · faith · full of grace · forgiveness · Acts of the Apostles · medieval art · Boxing Day · Good King Wenceslas · courage · false witnesses · sacrifice · witness · Jerusalem · apostles · stained glass · intercession · pilgrimage sites
- Atlantic CanadaNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Acadians, Bay of Fundy
- HungaryBudapest, Hungary, Hungarian, Hungarians, Hungarian cuisine
- Parish NamesSt. Joseph, St. Mary, St. Patrick, St. John, St. Peter
- border crossingsborder checkpoint, border crossing, entry point, port of entry, customs house
- St. Cloud AreaSt. Joseph
St. Stephenpersecutor
One who harasses relentlessly
executioner · inquisitor · tormentor · oppressor · Nero
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