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. St. Nicanor is also commemorated on January 4 with the Synaxis of the 70 Holy Apostles. 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.