Saint Stephen was one of the first seven deacons chosen by the early church in the Acts of the Apostles, and is widely regarded to be the first martyr, earning him the title "protomartyr". Stephen's beliefs led to his being tried for blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, and he was stoned to death.
... Vichy agent infiltrated the group and most members were arrested and many executed.
Organisation Civil et Militaire[?] (OCM or Civil and Military Organization). Founded ...