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Feastday: August 16
Patron of Hungary
Died: 1038

St. Stephen the Great (977-1038), was the son of the Magyar chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as leader in 997. Already raised a Christian, in 996 he wed the daughter of Duke Henry II of Bavaria and devoted much of his reign to the promotion of the Christian faith. He gave his patronage to Church leaders, helped build churches, and was a proponent of the rights of the Holy See. Stephen also crushed the pagan counterreaction to Christianity, forcibly converting the so-called Black Hungarians after their failed rebellion. In recognition of his efforts, Stephen was anoited king of Hungary in 1000, receiving the cross and crown from Pope Sylvester II. The remainder of his reign was taken up with the consolidation of the Christian hold on the region. His crown and regalia became beloved symbols of the Hungarian nation, and Stephen was venerated as the ideal Christian king. Canonized in 1083 by Pope St. Gregory VII, he became the patron saint of Hungary.

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Joseph Mathew
10 months ago
King St. Stephen, As your holy right hand remains incorrupt to this day, may your prayers help us to lead a good life.
christie
10 months ago
Dear St. Stephen of Hungary, pray for my family and all our special needs. Protect, preserve and prosper us in our daily needs. May we always see the larger picture, the goodness in family members. Help us to overlook minor faults. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist I humbly adore You. I depend on You and hope in You. Give us spiritual and physical healing. Amen.
Geo
1 year ago
The first picture is the picture of Stephen the Great of Moldavia.
Steve
1 year ago
What kind of patron saint was St Stephen the great ?
ian
1 year ago
you are a really cool saint. you lived in ancient times
christie
1 year ago
Dear St. Stephen, I have had the privilege of visiting your beloved city Budapest. I honour you on your feast day, for the wonderful, compassionate care you provided for the poor. I admire your zealous endeavour to spread the love of Christ throughout your country and to quell the pagans. Today, Catholics in my country Malaysia are under siege and subtle persecution. I ask for your loving protection of all Catholics wherever they are. Preserve and strengthen us always. My personal petition is for complete healing of mind and body for my little grandson. And comfort and consolation for my aging mother. This I ask in Jesus name.
shelton wijesiri
1 year ago
It is my great pleasure to read every day morning about our saints. It gives me very nice feeling in whole day. Thank you.
Lesley
2 years ago
His Feast Day is on my Birthday! :D
joel
2 years ago
hi.
do you no Birth and Death of St.Stephen the great.
that is wut I need.
martins
2 years ago
i am an altar server and st.stephen is our patron saint.i need the image of st.stephen
Anthony Scully
2 years ago
He shows that riches and fame did not detract him from his God.
Scott
4 years ago
i love this saint :)
4 years ago
you rock

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