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December 26 · Feast · Red

St Stephen, Protomartyr

First deacon and first Christian martyr (Acts 6–7). Stoned to death while a young Pharisee named Saul guarded the cloaks of his killers. His dying words echoed his Master's: 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.'

When is the feast of St Stephen, Protomartyr?

The feast is celebrated on December 26 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Stephen, Protomartyr?

The feast of St Stephen, Protomartyr is celebrated on December 26 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Stephen, Protomartyr?

First deacon and first Christian martyr (Acts 6–7). Stoned to death while a young Pharisee named Saul guarded the cloaks of his killers. His dying words echoed his Master's: 'Lord, do not hold this sin against…

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