Stephen
One of the seven chosen to serve those in need, he was stoned for his faith — the first Christian martyr. Saul (later Paul) was present at his death.
- Early Church
- Martyr
Awaiting theological review
What we know — and how
Scripture tells us
- Full of grace and power, he forgave his killers as he died; the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.(Acts of the Apostles 6:5–8; Acts of the Apostles 7:54–60; Acts of the Apostles 8:1)
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