EasyBible Trivia
Who is credited as being the first Christian martyr?
ASt Stephen✓ Correct Answer
BSt Paul
CSt John
DSt Matthew
Answer & Explanation
✓ St Stephen
St Stephen was martyred not too long after Jesus crucifixion (c. 34-35 A.D.) In Acts 6-7, it tells us how Stephen was tried by the Sanhedrin for blasphemy against Moses and God, and how he was eventually stoned to death by an infuriated crowd.