Stephen
A form of Stefanos
Stefanos, in English
the Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen — kept on 27 December.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Stefanos
Stefanos keeps 27 December — the Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen.
Στέφανος means “wreath, crown” — and, by extension, honour and renown.
“Wreath, crown.”
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Stefanos at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Namesakes
Notable people named Stefanos
Iconography
Stefanos in sacred art
DepictingProtomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen
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