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Saint Nicanor the Deacon

Apostle and deacon
Jerusalem
Feast day: July 28

Icon: Nicanor, Parmenas, Timon, Irene and Prochorus. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar

A life of faith

Nicanor was among the first deacons of the Church. The Romanian calendar remembers his death during the persecution associated with the martyrdom of Stephen at Jerusalem.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Nicanor’s commemoration opens a path into the service of the first deacons.

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