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The new conversions due to the preaching of the Apostles grew in large numbers, to the point that they were forced to elect seven deacons who attending to the material and of secondary importance.
One of these was Stephen, who remained in Jerusalem despite the persecution of Christians following the prohibition of teaching to the Apostles in Jesus' name Stephen became the favorite target of those who hated him and could not tolerate Christians. One day, Stephen said with the vehemence of the word inspired, highlighting the new law and the new covenant over the old law. His partners were unable to keep up with his eloquence and only managed to silence him with violence. They bought the witnesses and brought in the courts asking for Stephen's death sentence. Stephen asked to speak for his defense, and again praised the new covenant and the new law, accusing them of the death of the Messiah. He was dragged out of city \u200b\u200band stoned him. Dropped to his knees proclaimed the words: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Not this sin against them."

The remains of St. Stephen, with those of St Laurence and Justin, are venerated in the crypt of St Lorenzo flm The relic of the head was exposed in the St Paul's Basilica. The right arm, under Pope Alexander III (1159-1181), was exposed in a niche dedicated to the Oratory in St. Mary SS.ma Peter, now preserved in a silver shrine, a gift of Cardinal Scipione Cobelluzi. The miraculous discovery of the remains of the martyr in Cafargamala occurred in 415, near Jerusalem, where they were solemnly brought by Bishop John II. In 439 the empress Eudoxia Atenaide, having built a basilica in honor of Stephen, brought with him to Constantinople in the body. During the pontificate of Pelagius II (579-590), due to the interest of the Emperor Justinian I, the famous relics were transferred to Constantinople and Rome in the Basilica of St. Lorenzo flm is celebrated every December 26 the anniversary.

MR: December 26 - In Jerusalem, the birthplace of St Stephen, who was stoned by the Jews, not long after the Ascension of the Lord. Aug. 3 - In Jerusalem, the Invention of the most blessed Stephen the Martyr, Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus, and Abibone, as was revealed by God to the Priest Luciano at the time of Prince Honorius. May 7 - In Rome, the Translation of the body of St Stephen, who at the time of Pope Pelagius first brought to Rome from Constantinople and placed in the tomb of St. Lawrence the Martyr Verano field, there is venerated with great devotion by the devotees.