Stephen was the firs martyr of the Christian faith, after his death a general persecution of the Jerusalem Church broke out, causing many Christians to flee. After King Herod had James, one of the Twelve, killed, and had Peter arrested. Eventually both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome for their faith.
Far from destroying the Church, persecution produced brave martyrs whose examples encouraged other Christians ti remain steadfast in their faith.
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