St. Stephen was a Christian deacon in Jerusalem and the first Christian martyr. His defence of the Christian faith before the Sanhedrin (Acts of the Apostles, chapter 7) enraged his Jewish audience, and he was taken out of the city and stoned to death. His final words, a prayer of forgiveness for his attackers (Acts 7:60), echo those of Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:34). Stephen is the patron saint of deacons and stonemasons, as well as our church. His servanthood, self-sacrificial nature, and forgiving heart capture well the spirit of our community, and we are proud to have him as our namesake.
To help you get to know our parish better, click here to hear a recent St Stephen's Day sermon.
