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Detail of An Icon of Saint Nicanor The Deacon By Fedor Zubov 1685 Cathedral of The Novodevichiy Convent Smolensky
Detail of An Icon of Saint Nicanor The Deacon By Fedor Zubov 1685 Cathedral of The Novodevichiy Convent Smolensky

Saint Nicanor The Deacon

Also known as: Nicanor of Cyprus; Nicanore…; Nikanor…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 28

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Nicanor The Deacon, also known as Nicanor of Cyprus or Nicanore, is revered as one of the early Christian martyrs, chosen by the Apostles as one of the seven deacons and minister of charities in Jerusalem. Nicanor was a passionate follower of Christ and dedicated himself to serving the early Christian community....