Saint Stephen is called 'protomartyr' because he was the first martyr in all of Catholic history. Saint Stephen was one of the trusted men of the apostles; He spoke and defended Jesus very well, which caused some confusion among the Jews.
Saint Stephen is called 'protomartyr' because he was the first martyr in all of Catholic history. Saint Stephen was one of the trusted men of the apostles; He spoke and defended Jesus very well, which caused some confusion among the Jews.