We give thee thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to thy Son Jesus Christ, who standeth at thy right hand: where he liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.
“Stoning of St Stephen”, altarpiece of San Giorgio Maggiore (#Venice) by Jacopo & Domenico #Tintoretto.
St. Stephen was the First Martyr: in Western #Christianity, #26December is called “#SaintStephen‘s Day”.
My oldest son’s name is #Stefano! 💞💖#ArtLovers #Art#artist pic.twitter.com/eAWb5WRT2R
— Annarita Ruberto (@Nereide) December 26, 2019