St. Stephen Protomartyr

December 26 is the feast day of St. Stephen, the first martyr. He was a deacon in the early Church. He was accused of blasphemy and stoned to death. His execution was witnessed by Saul of Tarsus who later became known as St. Paul.

St. Stephen is the patron saint of altar servers, casket makers  deacons, headaches, horses, and masons.

Donate to Charity in Honor of St. Stephen (Boxing Day)

December 26 is the feast day of St. Stephen, the first martyr.  One of his roles in the early Church was to help the Greek widows. Make donations on his feast day.