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Cyprus, Roman Empire. 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 · The holy, glorious, all-laudable Apostle Nicanor of the Seventy was among the first deacons in the Church along with Stephen, Philip, Parmenas, Prochorus, Timon and Nicholas. Although they died at various times and in various places, they are commemorated together on July 28 .
One of the first seven deacons. Acts 6:5. ATS Bible Dictionary. Nicanor. One of the first seven deacons, who were chosen and appointed at Jerusalem soon after the Pentecostal descent of the Holy Ghost, Acts 6:1-6. Easton's Bible Dictionary. Conqueror, one of the seven deacons appointed in the apostolic Church ( Acts 6:1 -6).
Dec 28, 2020 · Apostle Nicanor the Deacon of the Seventy. Commemorated on December 28. Troparion & Kontakion. Saint Nicanor, Apostle of the Seventy was among the first deacons in the Church of Christ.
A Syrian general of the Seleucid period of intertestamental history. His service under Antiochus. Apparently all that is known about this Nicanor is found in 1 and 2 Maccabees. He is described as a mighty man and a personal friend of Antiochus Epiphanes.
Mar 24, 2020 · The Seven Deacons: Nicanor. Nicanor is one of the Seven Deacons. He was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. His Greek name means a conqueror, victorious or victory. He was martyred in Cyprus, Greece in 76. He is counted among the Seventy Apostles. His feast day is December 28.
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Saint. 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.
