St. Stephen | Pray for Us
Ancora Red / S
$30.00
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St. Stephen | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Stephen, the deacon and first Christian martyr who prayed for those who killed him, is honored on December 26.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | December 26, Feast |
| Life & Canonization | Deacon of the Church in Jerusalem; martyred c. 34 |
| Patronage | Deacons, stonemasons, and Hungary |
| Symbols | A deacon's dalmatic, stones, the martyr's palm, a book of the Gospels |
The Life of St. Stephen
Stephen was one of the seven deacons chosen by the apostles to serve the early Church in Jerusalem. Acts describes him as full of grace and power and of the Holy Spirit.
When he preached about Jesus, his face shone like an angel's. He saw the heavens open and Jesus at the right hand of God, and as he died he prayed for those who stoned him.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Stephen
The First Martyr
Stephen is the first martyr of the Church, honored as the protomartyr.
Lord, Do Not Hold This Sin Against Them
Like Jesus on the Cross, Stephen forgave those who killed him.
The Feast of Stephen
His feast on December 26 is the day of the carol "Good King Wenceslas," who looked out on the feast of Stephen.
Saul Was There
Saul, who would become St. Paul, watched Stephen's death, and many see Stephen's prayer as part of Paul's conversion.
Patron of Deacons
As one of the first deacons, Stephen is the patron of all deacons.