Saint
Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus
Holy Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
The Holy Disciples from the 70: Prochorus, Nikanor, Timon and Parmenas were of the first deacons in the Church of Christ.In the book of the Acts of the Apostles (6: 1-6) it relates, that at Jerusalem the twelve apostles chose seven men: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and established them to serve as deacons.Holy Church makes their memory in common on 28 July, although they died at various times and in various places. The Orthodox Church commemorates Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus on July 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 28. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.