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St Stephen's Church (Edinburgh)

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St Stephen's Church (Edinburgh)

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  • Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    June 20, 2024

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    Saint STEPHEN, patron saint of this church in Edinburgh, is one of the first seven deacons of the original Jerusalem community and is the first martyr (martyr) of early Christianity. The church commemorates him on the second day of Christmas, December 26th.
    When Stephen expressed his vision of the open heavens, "But he, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God" (Acts chapter 7 verse 55), the people were so outraged that they drove him out of the city and stoned him.
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    April 14, 2018

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    In the 49 meter high tower of this impressive church is the longest clock pendulum in Europe. The church was built in 1827/28 by William Henry Playfair, one of the most important Scottish architects of the 19th century.
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    July 15, 2023

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    Designed by William Henry Playfair and built in 1827-1828. Tours are available.
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    Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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