Divine Liturgy of the Apostles of the 70 and Deacons

Saints Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas, Apostles of the Seventy were 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 appointed them to serve as deacons… click to read more:  https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/07/28/102109-holy-apostles-of-the-seventy-and-deacons-prochorus-nicanor-timon