Author Archives: Ecclesiastical History

Imprisonment of Apostles Peter and John

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

According to the book of Acts, persecution of Jesus’ disciples began after a trip by Simon Peter and John to the Jerusalem Temple and Peter’s speech. Peter said: Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this, or why do … Continue reading →

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Saint Stephen, The First Christian Martyr

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

Circa A.D. 34–35 Stephen is remembered in Christianity as the first martyr (derived from the Greek word μάρτυρας which means “witness”). St. Stephen was tried by the Jewish Sanhedrin for blasphemy against Moses and God (Acts 6:11) and speaking against … Continue reading →

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