Nicanor the Deacon
| Saint Nicanor | |
|---|---|
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| Martyr | |
| Born | Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Died |
76 Cyprus |
| Venerated in |
Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 26th of December |
Nicanor (/naɪˈkeɪnər/; Greek: Nικάνωρ Nikā́nōr) was one of the Seven Deacons.[1] He was martyred in 76.
References
- ↑ Saint Nicanor Patron Saint Index
Saint Nicanor was martyred in 76. He went to Cyprus, where he was put to death during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, although this is now believed, unlikely.
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