St stephen protomartyr biography of mahatma gandhi
The Acts of the Apostles recounts the story of Stephen, who was stoned by protomartyr, the first to die for his Christian beliefs.
Made famous by Gandhi, quoting Saint Elizabeth Seton....
Saint Stephen, venerated as the Protomartyr of Christianity, holds a singular place in the history of the Church. His steadfast faith, profound witness, and martyrdom embody the essence of true discipleship in Christ.
For Catholics, Stephen’s life is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the call to bear witness to the Gospel, even unto death.
Stephen’s Role in the Early Church
Stephenwas one of the first seven deacons chosen by the Apostles to assist in the growing community of believers in Jerusalem (Acts 6:1-6).
All his life, in all his Ashrams in South Africa and in India prayers were held every morning and evening.These deacons were entrusted with the ministry of service, ensuring equitable distribution of food and care, particularly for the widows and the marginalized. Yet, Stephen was not only a servant of charity; he was also a man of deep faith and eloquence.
Scripture describes him as “a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5) and later as one “full of grace and power” who performed “great wonders and signs among the people