The first deacons in the Church of Christ.

Today we commemorate the Holy Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas, who 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.

They are commemorated together on July 28, although they died at various times and in various places.

“You were holy deacons and eye-witnesses of the Word, / and chosen vessel of the faith, / O glorious Nicanor, Prochorus, Parmenas and Timon. / Therefore today we celebrate your sacred memory, / blessing you in gladness of heart.” – Kontakion