St. Stephen the First Martyr icon Mounted on wood Sizes:14 x 20

St. Stephen the First Martyr icon Mounted on wood Sizes:14 x 20Orthodox icon of Saint Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen. Copy of a contemporary icon. Commemorated December 27. Protector Saint of : Wedding Crowns In the early days of the Church it was necessary for the Apostle to appoint certain people to assist them in caring for the widows and those in need. Those they selected were called deacons. Saint Stephen was among the first deacons ordained in the Church. The Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen was

When Bishop Anthimus was brought before the emperor

reiterating the necessity of running from worldly honor to achieve and behold the glory of God

In his first marriage to Salome

remained alive

In his left hand was a bright light

disciples began to gather around St Savas

despite his displeasure

Her father was viscously joyful that he had now captured her

the angry crowd again dragged the saint through the streets to the courtroom

Enraged by her bold answer

having formerly heard the words: in pain thou shalt bring forth children

determined to massacre the Christians