St. Stephen's Preparatory School, Chandigarh

St. Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος — Stephanos, meaning "wreath" or "crown") was an early Christian martyr and one of the first seven deacons of the Christian Church. He is venerated as the protomartyr, the very first martyr of Christianity.

Stephen is described in the Acts of the Apostles as a man "full of faith and of the Holy Spirit." His eloquent preaching and miraculous deeds drew the attention of religious authorities, who brought him before the Sanhedrin.

He was condemned and stoned to death outside the walls of Jerusalem — becoming the first Christian to die for his faith. As he lay dying, he prayed for the forgiveness of his executioners.

Our school bears his name as an enduring inspiration: to cultivate in every student the virtues of courage, eloquence, faith, and selfless service.