The Holy Disciple (from the Seventy) First-Martyr and ArchDeacon Stephen
12/1/13 Moldovan Orthodox Church – Commemorated on December 27 The Holy Disciple (from the Seventy) First-Martyr and ArchDeacon Stephen was the eldest among the Seven Deacons, established by the Apostles themselves, and therefore he is called “archdeacon”. He was t he Christian First-Martyr, and he suffered for Christ at about age 30.
12/1/13 Moldovan Orthodox Church – Commemorated on December 27 The Holy Disciple (from the Seventy) First-Martyr and ArchDeacon Stephen was the eldest among the Seven Deacons, established by the Apostles themselves, and therefore he is called “archdeacon”. He was t he Christian First-Martyr, and he suffered for Christ at about age 30.
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The Holy Disciple (from the Seventy) First-Martyr and ArchDeacon Stephen
