All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1 by the Roman Catholic Church. In addition, the following Protestant churches also celebrate this day; Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist.
"All Saints Day is a a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown." Wikipedia
"Stoned to death around 35 CE, Stephen was the first Christian martyr to die for his beliefs. He is frequently portrayed as a young man wearing a deacon's cloak, holding stones used for his execution and palm fond indicating his matrydom. The painting of sculptures, known as polychromy, began in antiquity and was common until the last sixteenth century, persisting in Germany and Austria in the 1700's" Source Josyln Museum
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