Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church
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A stance that departs from the denomination
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Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"rejects — Infant baptism is the norm. Baptism regenerates and incorporates into the Church. Emergency baptism of infants is a serious pastoral concern."
Inherited from denomination
What Roman Catholic Church teaches
Positions bound by the denomination's confessional standards. This is what the tradition teaches; whether this specific congregation publicly holds each is a separate question — see Statements below.
Confessional standard: Council of Trent (Canons) · Council of Trent (Decrees)
Affirms
- Apostolic SuccessionSTRONGHistoric episcopate — tactile line of consecration from the apostles.
- Assumption of MarySTRONGPius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
- Immaculate ConceptionSTRONGPius IX, Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
- Infant BaptismSTRONGWestminster XXVIII; Book of Concord SC IV; Council of Trent Session VII; Wesleyan Articles Art. XVII
- Marriage as one man and one womanSTRONGGenesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Perpetual Virginity of MarySTRONGSecond Council of Constantinople (553); universal patristic reception
- Real PresenceSTRONGTrent; Book of Concord (sacramental union); Chrysostom liturgy; 39 Articles Art. XXVIII
- TheotokosSTRONGCouncil of Ephesus (431)
- TransubstantiationSTRONGCouncil of Trent, Session XIII (1551)
Denies
- Believer's BaptismstandardBaptism practiced once, infant primary (RCC Trent; Orthodox catechism)
- Homosexual practice and biblical sexual ethicsSTRONGRomans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Permissibility of divorce and remarriageSTRONGMarriage is indissoluble; annulment (declaration of invalidity) is the only recourse (CCC 1650).
- Women in pastoral / ordained officeSTRONG1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; historic apostolic practice.
Wrestles with
- Pacifism vs. just-warweakDefault just-war framework — usually unwritten. Inheriting at weak confidence.
In their own words
Statements
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<!DOCTYPE html> St. Stephen’s Story – Saint Stephen the Martyr Toggle Navigation Home About Faith Become a Member Parish Staff Parish Forms St. Stephen Boundaries Our Patron Saint St. Stephen’s Story Links Faith Formation Religious Education SSM Religious Education Calendar Adult Education Eucharistic Adoration Giving ParishSOFT Contact St. Stephen’s Story It was a time of dedication, a time for blessing. At St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Middleburg, a Mass of Dedication took place to dedicate the installation of a new marble altar on Sept. 9.Source ↗
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<!DOCTYPE html> About – Saint Stephen the Martyr Toggle Navigation Home About Faith Become a Member Parish Staff Parish Forms St. Stephen Boundaries Our Patron Saint St. Stephen’s Story Links Faith Formation Religious Education SSM Religious Education Calendar Adult Education Eucharistic Adoration Giving ParishSOFT Contact Recent Posts FY2025 Financial Report to Parishioners Contact Information Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church 23331 Sam Fred Rd. Middleburg, VA 20117 (540) 687-6433 Mass Times & Reconciliation Saturday: 5:00 PM (Vigil) SuSource ↗
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St. Stephen’s Story – Saint Stephen the Martyr Toggle Navigation Home About Faith Become a Member Parish Staff Parish Forms St. Stephen Boundaries Our Patron Saint St. Stephen’s Story Links Faith Formation Religious Education SSM Religious Education Calendar Adult Education Eucharistic Adoration Giving ParishSOFT Contact St. Stephen’s Story It was a time of dedication, a time for blessing. At St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Middleburg, a Mass of Dedication took place to dedicate the installation of a new marble altar on Sept. 9. Under the direction of the Rev. ChrisSource ↗
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About – Saint Stephen the Martyr Toggle Navigation Home About Faith Become a Member Parish Staff Parish Forms St. Stephen Boundaries Our Patron Saint St. Stephen’s Story Links Faith Formation Religious Education SSM Religious Education Calendar Adult Education Eucharistic Adoration Giving ParishSOFT Contact Recent Posts FY2025 Financial Report to Parishioners Contact Information Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church 23331 Sam Fred Rd. Middleburg, VA 20117 (540) 687-6433 Mass Times & Reconciliation Saturday: 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Sunday: 1:00 PM Spanish Mass DSource ↗
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