Saint
Prochoros
Prochoros, Nicanor, Timon, & Parmenas the Apostles of the 70
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
Prochoros, Nicanor, Timon, & Parmenas the Apostles of the 70 is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 28. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prochoros as a patron when they bear the name Prochoros 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 Prochoros, 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.