Wikipedia: History of Stephen

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Saint Stephen was one of the first seven deacon?s chosen in the [book of Acts]?, and is widely regarded to be the first martyr?, earning him the title "protomartyr". His feast day is celebrated on December 26 in the West, and on December 27 in the East.

See also: Stephen I of England

	Revision 6 . . (edit) December 12, 2001 8:44 am by Dreamyshade [copyedit]
	Revision 5 . . December 7, 2001 7:41 pm by Wesley [Saving "Stephen" for the Saint; not quite sure about the dates.]
	Revision 4 . . November 23, 2001 5:41 am by Derek Ross [reorg]
	Revision 3 . . October 15, 2001 8:41 am by Vicki Rosenzweig [added stub about civil war]