What is Saint Stephen?
[[File:Stefanus.jpg|thumb|St. Stephen.]] '''Saint Stephen''' ({{lang-el|Στέφανος/Stephanos}}) is known as the first [[martyr]] of [[Christianity]]. Therefore, he is also called the '''''Protomartyr''''' ({{lang-el|Πρωτομάρτυρας/Protomartyras}}). He is venerated as a [[Canonization|saint]] in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], as well as in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. His feast day was historically kept on [[August 3]]. His name means 'laurel wreath' or 'crown' in Greek. His death is described in the Book of [[Acts]]. He was stoned to death for [[blasphemy]] and is remembered on the Feast of St. Stephen, [[December 26]]. == Other websites == * [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14286b.htm Saint Stephen at the ''Catholic Encyclopedia''] {{New Testament people}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Stephen}} [[Category:1 births]] [[Category:30s deaths]] [[Category:Ancient Israeli people]] [[Category:Early Christian saints]] [[Category:Executed people]] [[Category:New Testament people]] {{bio-stub}}