Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Parmenas is listed as one of the Seven Deacons. The name Parmenas is Greek and means that abides or is permanent. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas was said to have settled down in Macedonia Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some historians believe this is Soli, Cyprus, Greece while others believe […]
Read more 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.
Read more Prochorus is one of the Seven Deacons. His name is Greek meaning leader of the dance. He was chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem. {Acts 6:5} Tradition states he was the nephew of Stephen. He accompanied the Apostle Peter, who ordained him as the bishop to the cit of Nicomedia, which is an ancient […]
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