Saint Stephen, Bishop of Perm: Apostle to the Zyrians

Today we remember Saint Stephen, Bishop of Perm, who was born around 1340 and devoted his life to bringing the Christian faith to the Zyrian people. He learned their language, created an alphabet for it, and translated important Church books to help spread the Gospel. Saint Stephen faced many challenges, including opposition from pagan priests and the destruction of idols. He built churches and monasteries, taught the new believers, and cared for his flock with great love. His work led to the full conversion of the Perm region to Christianity.Support the show