- Stephen - Wikipedia
Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)" In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon
- Who was Stephen in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org
Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be responsible over the distribution of food to widows in the early church after a dispute arose and the apostles recognized they needed help
- Saint Stephen - Wikipedia
A post-Byzantine tradition holds that Stephen's stoning occurred there, while an older tradition connects the martyrdom to the Damascus Gate, where a church and large monastic complex dedicated to Saint Stephen was built in the 5th century (see above)
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Stephen
Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament He is regarded as the first Christian martyr Due to him, the name became common in the Christian world It was popularized in England by the Normans This was the name of kings of England, Serbia, and Poland, as well as ten popes
- Stephen In The Bible – Character Profile And Study
Stephen explained how God fulfilled the promises He had made to Abraham through the events in history He showed that time and time again when it looked like the promise of coming of the Messiah would be prevented, God intervened
- Topical Bible: Stephen
Stephen is a prominent figure in the New Testament, known for being the first Christian martyr His account is primarily found in the Book of Acts, chapters 6 and 7
- Stephen - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Stephen, also spelled Steven, is a strong and likable classic, with the he's-a-great-guy short form Steve Though not as well-used or fashionable as it was in its heyday -- it was a Top 25 name from 1946 to 1957 -- it's still a widely used name It remains an even more popular in Ireland
- Stephen | The amazing name Stephen: meaning and etymology
An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Stephen We'll discuss the original Greek, plus the words and names Stephen is related to, plus the occurences of this name in the Bible
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