{"id":8561,"date":"2019-12-27T08:29:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T13:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sfioanevanghelistul.ca\/wordpress\/?p=8561"},"modified":"2019-12-28T09:41:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-28T14:41:32","slug":"sf-arhidiacon-stefan-primul-martir-crestin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sfioanevanghelistul.ca\/wordpress\/en\/2019\/12\/27\/sf-arhidiacon-stefan-primul-martir-crestin\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Archdeacon Stephen, the first martyr"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"Biserica Sfantul Stefan din Ierusalim este o biserica ortodoxa greceasca aflata imediat in afara zidurilor vechi ale orasului, intre Poarta Leilor si Muntele Maslinilor.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.doxologia.ro\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/media-articol-colorbox\/public\/imagine\/2013\/12\/martiriul_sfantului_apostol_intaiul_mucenic_si_arhidiacon_stefan.jpg?itok=sHI6RiAg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"454\" \/>St. Stephen Church in Jerusalem is a Greek Orthodox Church immediately outside the ancient city walls, between Lions Gate and Temple Mount. <\/span><span title=\"Iesind din Ierusalim prin &quot;Poarta Leilor&quot; si coborand in Valea Cedrilor, imediat pe partea dreapta, se afla biserica inchinata Sfantului Arhidiacon si Intai Mucenic Stefan. \">Coming out of Jerusalem through &#8220;Lions Gate&#8221; and descending in Cedar Valley, immediately on the right, is the church dedicated to St. Stephen the Archdeacon and First Martyr.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Potrivit traditiei locale, aceasta biserica a fost zidita pe locul unde Sfantul Stefan a dat slava lui Dumnezeu prin moarte muceniceasca.\">According to local tradition, this church was built on the place where Saint Stephen gave glory to God by martyr&#8217;s death. <\/span><span title=\"Datorita faptului ca prin aceasta poarta a orasului a fost scos sfantul din cetate, aceasta este numita si &quot;Poarta Sfantului Stefan&quot;. \">Because through this gate to the holy city was out of the city, it is called &#8220;Gate of St. Stephen&#8221;.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Se crede ca prima biserica crestina din acest loc a fost ctitorita de imparateasa Evdochia, candva pe la sfarsitul secolului al V-lea, spre a adaposti cinstitele Moaste ale intaiului mucenic crestin.\">It is believed that the first Christian church in this place was founded by Empress Evdokia, sometime in the late fifth century to house the relics of the venerable Christian protomartyr. <\/span><span title=\"Obstea monahala ce a luat nastere in jurul acestei biserici era atat de mare incat, pe la inceputul secolului al VI-lea, aceasta aduna aproape zece mii de calugari. \">The monastic community that was born around this church was so great that, in the early sixth century, it gathers nearly ten thousand monks.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/georgemuresan.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/12\/0680a-israel-ierusalim-zidul-de-la-poarta-leilor.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"207\" \/><\/span><span title=\"In secolul al XII-lea, biserica zidita de imparateasa Evdochia a fost daramata de cruciati, in planul acestora de a nu oferi lui Salah id-Din nici un loc de refugiu, in afara zidurilor Ierusalimului.\">In the twelfth century, the church built by Empress Evdokia was demolished by the Crusaders in their plan to not offer Salah id-Din no retreat, outside the walls of Jerusalem. <\/span><span title=\"Noua biserica inchinata Sfantului Stefan a fost zidita abia in anul 1900, in mare parte pe ruinele celei vechi.\">New church dedicated to St. Stephen was built in 1900, largely on the ruins of the old. <\/span><span title=\"In anul 1890, in acest loc avea sa fie infiintata o renumita &quot;Scoala Biblica&quot;. \">In 1890, this place would be founded a renowned &#8220;Bible School&#8221;.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Alegerea, faptele si moartea muceniceasca a Sfantului Stefan sunt relatate in amanunt de Sfantul Apostol Luca, in cartea &quot;Faptele Apostolilor&quot;, in capitolele 6 si 7. Astfel, aflam ca Stefan a fost un crestin, grec de neam, ales de Apostolii din Ierusalim\">Choosing deeds and martyrdom of St. Stephen are reported in detail by St. Luke, in the book &#8220;Acts&#8221; in Chapters 6 and 7. Thus, we learn that Stephen was a Christian Greek nation, especially the apostles in Jerusalem <\/span><span title=\"si randuit spre a purta de grija saracilor vorbitori de limba greaca din oras. \">and ordained to take care of her Greek-speaking poor in the city.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"In acea vreme, inmultindu-se ucenicii, au inceput sa apara anumite neintelegeri intre acestia, in mare parte privind mesele in comun si alte asemenea slujiri.\">At that time the disciples were multiplied, they began to appear some disagreements between them, mostly on meals in common and also other ministries. <\/span><span title=\"Pentru a nu lasa deoparte propovaduirea Evangheliei, spre a se ocupa de randuirea lucrurilor mai putin importante, Apostolii din Ierusalim au ales sapte barbati cucernici, pe care mai apoi i-au randuit diaconi (Stefan, Filip, Prohor, Nicanor, Timon, Parmena si\">In order not to leave aside the Gospel preaching, to take care of ordinations less important matters, the Jerusalem apostles chose seven men devout, who then did ordain deacons (Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and <\/span><span title=\"Nicolae). \">Nicholas).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crestinortodox.ro\/files\/image\/biserica%20in%20lume%20-%204\/israel%20-%20stefan\/biserica-sfantul-stefan-ierusalim-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"352\" height=\"305\" \/><\/span><span title=\"Sfantul Stefan cunostea foarte bine Scriptura si propovaduia cu multa putere pe Hristos.\">Saint Stephen was well aware of Scripture and Christ preached with much power. <\/span><span title=\"Saducheii si fariseii au pus niste barbati sa spuna ca L-au auzit rostind cuvinte de hula impotriva lui Moise si a lui Dumnezeu.\">The Sadducees and Pharisees put some men to say that they heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God. <\/span><span title=\"In vremea aceea, blasfemia era pedepsita cu moartea. \">At that time, blasphemy was punishable by death.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"&quot;Stefan, plin de har si de putere, facea minuni si semne mari in popor. Si s-au ridicat unii din sinagoga ce se zicea a libertinilor si a cirenenilor si a alexandrinilor si a celor din Cilicia si din Asia, sfadindu-se cu\">&#8220;Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. And they raised some of the synagogue that was called a liberal and a Cyrenens and Alexandrians and of those from Cilicia and Asia, remonstrate themselves with <\/span><span title=\"Stefan. Si nu puteau sa stea impotriva intelepciunii si a Duhului cu care el vorbea. Atunci au pus pe niste barbati sa zica: &quot;L-am auzit spunand cuvinte de hula impotriva lui Moise si a lui Dumnezeu.&quot; Si au intaratat poporul si pe\">Stefan. And they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke. Then they put some men to say: &#8220;I heard saying blasphemous words against Moses and God.&#8221; They stirred up the people and <\/span><span title=\"batrani si pe carturari si, navalind asupra-i, l-au rapit si l-au dus in sinedriu. Si au pus martori mincinosi, care ziceau: Acest om nu inceteaza a vorbi cuvinte de hula impotriva acestui loc sfant si a Legii. Ca\">elders and the scribes and fell upon him, kidnapped him and took him to the council. And they put false witnesses, saying, This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law. As <\/span><span title=\"l-au auzit zicand ca Acest Iisus Nazarineanul va strica locul acesta si va schimba datinile pe care ni le-a lasat noua Moise. Si atintindu-si ochii asupra lui, toti cei ce sedeau in sinedriu au vazut fata lui ca o fata de inger\">I have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will ruin this place and change the customs that we allowed the new Moses. And fixing his eyes on him, all who sat in the council saw his face like the face of an angel <\/span><span title=\".&quot;\">. &#8221; <\/span><span title=\"(Fapte 6, 8-15). \">(Acts 6, 8-15).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/comorinemuritoare.ro\/bLOGOS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Sf-Stefan-primul-mucenic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"214\" \/><\/span><span title=\"Dupa ce sfantul tine o cuvantare ampla, iudeii se invartoseaza si mai tare impotriva lui, hotarand al omora cu pietre: &quot; Iar ei, auzind acestea, frematau de furie in inimile lor si scrasneau din dinti impotriva lui. Iar Stefan, fiind plin de Duh\">After\u00a0 an <\/span><\/span><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"Dupa ce sfantul tine o cuvantare ampla, iudeii se invartoseaza si mai tare impotriva lui, hotarand al omora cu pietre: &quot; Iar ei, auzind acestea, frematau de furie in inimile lor si scrasneau din dinti impotriva lui. Iar Stefan, fiind plin de Duh\">ample <\/span><\/span><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"Dupa ce sfantul tine o cuvantare ampla, iudeii se invartoseaza si mai tare impotriva lui, hotarand al omora cu pietre: &quot; Iar ei, auzind acestea, frematau de furie in inimile lor si scrasneau din dinti impotriva lui. Iar Stefan, fiind plin de Duh\">speech of the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"Dupa ce sfantul tine o cuvantare ampla, iudeii se invartoseaza si mai tare impotriva lui, hotarand al omora cu pietre: &quot; Iar ei, auzind acestea, frematau de furie in inimile lor si scrasneau din dinti impotriva lui. Iar Stefan, fiind plin de Duh\">saint, the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"Dupa ce sfantul tine o cuvantare ampla, iudeii se invartoseaza si mai tare impotriva lui, hotarand al omora cu pietre: &quot; Iar ei, auzind acestea, frematau de furie in inimile lor si scrasneau din dinti impotriva lui. Iar Stefan, fiind plin de Duh\">Jews became harder against him, deciding the stoned &#8220;And they heard these things, quivering with rage in their hearts and gnashed their teeth at him. And Stephen, filled with the Spirit <\/span><span title=\"Sfant si privind la cer, a vazut slava lui Dumnezeu si pe Iisus stand de-a dreapta lui Dumnezeu. Si a zis: &quot;Iata, vad cerurile deschise si pe Fiul Omului stand de-a dreapta lui Dumnezeu!&quot; Iar ei, strigand cu\">Spirit and looking up to heaven, saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. He said, &#8220;Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God!&#8221; And they cried with a <\/span><span title=\"glas mare, si-au astupat urechile si au navalit asupra lui. Si scotandu-l afara din cetate, il bateau cu pietre. Iar martorii si-au pus hainele la picioarele unui tanar, numit Saul. Si il bateau cu pietre pe Stefan,\">loud voice, and stopped their ears and rushed on him. And taking him out of the city, beat him with stones. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. And beat him with stones Stefan, <\/span><span title=\"care se ruga si zicea: &quot;Doamne, Iisuse, primeste duhul meu!&quot; Si, ingenunchind, a strigat cu glas mare: &quot;Doamne, nu le socoti lor pacatul acesta!&quot; Si zicand acestea, a murit.&quot;\">who prayed, &#8220;Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!&#8221; And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, &#8220;Lord, lay not this sin to their count!&#8221; he had said this, he died. &#8221; <\/span><span title=\"(Fapte 7, 54-60). \">(Acts 7, 54-60).<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Pentru ca exista obiceiul ca cei omorati cu pietre sa nu fie inmormantati in cavoul familiei, se crede ca Sfantul Stefan a fost pus in afara Ierusalimului.\">Because it is customary that those stoned not to be buried in the family tomb, it is believed that St. Stefan was placed outside Jerusalem. <\/span><span title=\"Astfel, cinstitele Moaste ale sfantului ar fi fost duse spre ingropare de catre Gamaliel, in satul Caphar Gamala, undeva in nordul Ierusalimului. \">The venerable relics of the saint were taken for burial by Gamaliel in Gamala Caphar village, somewhere in northern Jerusalem.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Dupa sute de ani, Gamaliel sa infatisat de trei ori in vis lui Lucian, preotului din Cafargamala.\">After hundreds of years, Gamaliel he appeared three times in a dream by Lucian, priest of Cafargamala. <\/span><span title=\"Miscat de visul lui, Lucian sa dus la patriarh si, luand binecuvantare, a venit cu un mare sobor si a dezgropat oasemintele sfinte.\">Moved by his dream, Lucian went to the patriarch and taking blessing came with a large group of priests and holy body unearthed. <\/span><span title=\"Cinstitele moaste au fost descoperite in anul 415, cand imparateasa Evdochia a zidit o biserica in cinstea acestuia. \">Honoured relics were discovered in the year 415, when Empress Evdokia built a church in his honor.<br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Dupa aflarea acestora, ele au fost mutate cu procesiune in Sion si inmormantate intr-o biserica ridicata de boierul Alexandru.\">After finding them, they were moved to the procession in Sion and buried in a church built by the nobleman Alexander. <\/span><span title=\"Se spune ca atunci cand acest boier a murit, i sa facut un sicriu de chiparos asemenea cu cel al sfantului si a fost ingropat langa mormantul Sfantului Stefan.\">It is said that when this gentleman died, was also made a cypress coffin at the holy grave and was buried near St. Stephen. <\/span><span title=\"Iuliana, sotia boierului Alexandru, dorind sa ia trupul barbatului ei si sa-l duca in tara sa, la Constantinopol, fiind cuprinsa de pronia dumnezeiasca, a lasat sicriul sotului, si varsand multe lacrimi, a luat racla sfantului.\">Juliana, wife squire Alexander, wanting to take her husband&#8217;s body and take him to his country, to Constantinople, ranging from divine providence, left her husband&#8217;s coffin, and shedding many tears, took the holy shrine. <\/span><span title=\"Din anul 560 Sfintele sale Moaste s-ar afla \u00eempreun\u0103 cu osemintele arhidiaconului roman Laurentius (+258) \u00een cripta bisericii \u201eSan Lorenzo fuori le Mura\u201d din Roma. \">His relics 560 Since they are with the bones of the Roman Archdeacon Laurentius (258) in the crypt of the church &#8220;San Lorenzo fuori le Mura&#8221; in Rome.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.infotour.ro\/uploads\/ghid\/2013\/03\/bazilica-san-lorenzo-fuori-le-mura-din-roma_9hzi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"227\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span title=\"Aflarea cinstitelor sale Moaste in anul 415 se praznuieste in ziua de 15 septembrie, iar mutarea acestora in Constantinopol se praznuieste in ziua de 2 august.\">Finding his venerable relics in 415 year is celebrated in September 15, and move them in Constantinople is celebrated on 2nd of August. <\/span><span title=\"In ziua de 4 ianuarie este praznuit &quot;Soborul celor 70 de Apostoli&quot;, sobor in care este inclus si Sfantul Arhidiacon Stefan, iar in ziua de 27 decembrie este praznuita nasterea sfantului intru viata cea vesnica, prin moarte muceniceasca.\">On 4 January is commemorated &#8220;Synaxis of the 70 Apostles&#8217; synod in which it is included and St. Archdeacon Stephen, and Dec. 27 is celebrated the birth of the saint enter eternal life, the martyr&#8217;s death.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Stephen Church in Jerusalem is a Greek Orthodox Church immediately outside the ancient city walls, between Lions Gate and Temple Mount. Coming out of Jerusalem through &#8220;Lions Gate&#8221; and descending in Cedar Valley, immediately on the right, is the church dedicated to St. Stephen the Archdeacon and First Martyr. 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