Stephan of Kazan
Martyr
Born of Tatar descent. He suffered for 20 years from the relaxation of his legs. Having come to believe in Christ, he received healing and accepted Holy Baptism in 1552 after the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible.
After the Russian army withdrew from the city, St. Stephen was cut to pieces by his fellow tribesmen for his steadfastness in the Christian faith. His body was scattered, and his house was plundered. At the same time, St. Peter the Martyr also suffered for Christ in Kazan.
