In many countries, Dec. 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St. Stephen’s Day. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This is the story ...

The history of Saint Stephen, an early Christian convert who became the first Christian martyr. Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the Christian Church. He was the first Christian martyr.

ST Stephen’s name crops up throughout the Christmas holidays – from prayer services to carols – but just who is he? We take a look at the Christian saint’s life and why he’s so important at this time ...

On Aug. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, the monarch who led his country to embrace the Christian faith during the 11th century. Before the future ...

The feast of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen, falls the day after Christmas - timing that contains an important spiritual lesson, Pope Francis said Wednesday. "It might seem strange to ...

ST Stephen’s name crops up throughout the Christmas holidays – from prayer services to carols – but just who is he? We take a look at the Christian saint’s life and why he’s so important at this time ...