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Venerated in. Eastern Orthodox Church. Roman Catholic Church. Feast. 28 December. Nicanor ( / naɪˈkeɪnər /; Greek: Nικάνωρ, romanized : Nikánōr) was one of the Seven Deacons. [1] He was martyred in 76. He is one of the 4 out of 7 deacons of the Seventy collectively feasted on July 28.
Dec 29, 2016 · In the Acts of the Apostles (6:1-6) it is said that the twelve Apostles chose seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and appointed them to serve as deacons. Although St. Nicanor suffered on the same day that the holy Protomartyr Stephen ( December 27) and many other Christians were killed by stoning, he is commemorated on December 28.
Dec 28, 2020 · Saint Nicanor, Apostle of the Seventy was among the first deacons in the Church of Christ. In the Acts of the Holy Apostles (6: 1-6) it is said that the twelve Apostles chose seven men: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and established them to serve as deacons. The Holy Church ...
The Seven Deacons were: Stephen the Protomartyr. Philip the Evangelist. Prochorus. Nicanor. Timon. Parmenas. Nicholas. According to the narrative in Acts, they were identified and selected by the community of believers on the basis of their reputation and wisdom, being 'full of the Holy Spirit ', and their appointment was confirmed by the Apostles.
Saint Nicanor The Deacon, also known as Nicanor of Cyprus or Nicanore, is revered as one of the early Christian martyrs, chosen by the Apostles as one of the seven deacons and minister of charities in Jerusalem. Nicanor was a passionate follower of Christ and dedicated himself to serving the early Christian community. Nicanor's exact birth details are not known, but it is believed that he was ...
Jan 9, 2017 · Saint Nicanor, Apostle of the Seventy was among the first deacons in the Church of Christ. In the Acts of the Holy Apostles (6: 1-6) it is said that the twelve Apostles chose seven men: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and established them to serve as deacons. The Holy Church ...
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Nicanor the Deacon: An Unsung Hero. Nicanor was not just a name; it was a beacon of faith and dedication. Among the Seven Deacons appointed by the Apostles in the Bible's Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6:1–6), Nicanor stood tall with his unwavering service.
