Volume 10 · Chapter 646 · Pp. 501-504

The secret burial of Stephen.

Chapter 646 narrates the secretive burial of Stephen, marking the onset of Christian persecution. Under the cover of night, Mary, accompanied by key disciples including Peter, John, and Nicodemus, undertakes a discreet journey to bury Stephen near the Kidron Valley. The narrative emphasizes the care and reverence with which the early followers handled the burial amidst growing danger. This event highlights the early Church's trials and the solidarity among Jesus' followers in times of adversity.

Themes: Persecution of Christians, Faithful Discipleship, Secret Burial, Mary's Compassion, Early Church Trials, Solidarity in Faith