St stephen protomartyr biography template

(Commemorated on December 27)

St. Stephen was a relative of St. Paul. He was the first of seven deacons whom the holy apostles ordained for the service of the poor in Jerusalem.

This is why he is called the Archdeacon - the first, or chief, of them. St. Stephen did many things for the poor and widows in Jerusalem and by the power of his faith, he worked many miracles. He lived his life to be an example to everyone who saw him of how Jesus came to serve and not be served.

The Jewish authorities argued with him, but were always beaten by his wisdom and the power of the Spirit who acted through him.

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Eventually, these men, who were very good at spreading rumors about people, stirred up the people and leaders against this innocent man. They said many things about him that weren't true, that he had blasphemed against God and against Moses, and quickly found people to lie and act as witnesses to support these rumors.

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