St. Stephen

Also known as: Stephen Protomartyr
Dates: d. c. 34 AD
Role: First Christian martyr, deacon

First Christian martyr (protomartyr) and one of the seven deacons; his speech in Acts 7 praised Moses as mighty in words and deeds.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

Praises of Moses from Scripture and the Fathers — His speech from Acts 7:22, 30 quoted at length praising Moses: "Moses was mighty in his words and in his deeds"; led the people out performing wonders and signs
"Hear Saint Stephen, Acts chapter 7, verses 22 and 30"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

Canons Bearing a Torch Before the Pentateuch — Teaches in Acts 7:30 that the one who appeared to Moses was an angel
"as St. Stephen teaches in Acts 7:30"