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December 26, 2006

St. Stephen the Martyr

St. Stephen the Martyr was a preacher and deacon who became the first Christian martyr. He is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. He was preaching the Gospel outdoors when an angry mob stoned him to death circa the year 33. St. Stephen is patron saint of deacons, headaches, horses and masons.
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