Who is the first martyr of the Church? Not the first martyr of your country. ;p
2007-02-10 14:01:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Saint Stephen, known as the Protomartyr (or first martyr) of Christianity, is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in the Orthodox Church. His feast day was historically kept on August 3, commemorating the finding (Latin: inventio) of his body during the reign of Emperor Honorius
2007-02-10 14:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first Christian martyr was Saint Stephen.
2007-02-10 22:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stephen
2007-02-10 22:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stephen. See the Book of Acts.
2007-02-10 22:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wake up guys!!!
the first martyrs of the Church were the innocents kids who were killed by king Erode.
2007-02-10 22:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by lua 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stephen. He was also a Deacon of the Church.
2007-02-10 22:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Paul
2007-02-10 22:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by Gen 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i think the first martyr of the church is St. Valentines..
2007-02-10 22:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by stephanie m 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The Christians who were fed to the lions!
2007-02-10 22:05:47 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was the first of the Church. But of the Kingdom of God, it was Abel killed by Cain.
2007-02-10 22:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by dalan0201 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋