St. Stephen Martyr Custom BangleMade with rhodium plated or gold plated hand wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold Filled charm size (1 2 x 1 4 inch) patron saint medals. Stephen is widely recognized as one of the first deacons of the Christian Church and, more significantly, the first Christian martyr. Born Jewish, his conversion to Christianity led to a heated debate with Sanhedrin elders. He was later imprisoned and stoned to death. Died: 34, Jerusalem Patronage: