SAINTS DECEMBER 26

 

SAINTS DECEMBER 26

ST. STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR St. Stephen Stephen's name means "crown," and he was the first disciple of Jesus to receive the martyr's crown. Stephen was a deacon in the early Christian Church. Saint Stephen is known as the “Proto-Martyr,” insofar as he was the first of the early disciples to shed his blood for Christ. The account of his martyrdom by stoning is related in the Acts of the Apostles. Because of the manner of his death, he is recognized as patron of stoneworkers and masons.  Dec.26

St. Amaethlu, 6th century. Founder and hermit. Arnaethlu also called Maethlu, lived in Wales. A church in Anglesey is named after him as the founder.

St. Pope Dionysius Roman Catholic Priest and Pope. Dionysius died in Rome, was the first pope not listed as a martyr, and was buried in the cemetery of Callistus. Dec.26

St. Vincentia Maria Lopez Y Vicuna, Roman Catholic Nun and foundress of Daughters of Mary Immaculate for Domestic Service, a religious congregation dedicated to the ministering to working girls. Dec.26