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Saint Stephen
Feast December 26First martyr

Saint Stephen

One of the first seven deacons and the first Christian martyr, who died forgiving those who stoned him.

Carlo Crivelli, Saint Stephen (Demidoff Altarpiece), 1476 · National Gallery, London (public domain)

Who was Saint Stephen?

Stephen was chosen by the Apostles as one of the first seven deacons to serve the poor in Jerusalem. "Full of grace and power", he preached boldly. Brought before the council, he saw heaven open and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. He was stoned to death praying, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." A young man named Saul, the future Saint Paul, looked on.

Feast day and traditions

In Britain and Ireland December 26 is Saint Stephen's Day, also known as Boxing Day. In Ireland "Wren Boys" go door to door in costume. The carol Good King Wenceslas tells of a king who went out "on the Feast of Stephen" to help a poor man.

Prayer

St. Stephen, you forgave those who killed you. Help me forgive those who hurt me. Amen.

Novena

To pray a novena that ends on the eve of the feast, begin on December 17 and finish on December 25.

Mass readings

Read the Mass readings for December 26 from the US bishops (USCCB).

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Celebrate as a family

Visit or call someone who might be alone today, and forgive someone in your heart.

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