Nicanor was one of the seven helpers in the church in Jerusalem, mentioned in Acts 6:5.
About Nicanor
One of the seven men chosen by the early church to manage the daily distribution of food to the poor believers in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). These seven men were selected to ensure that widows and others in need received fair treatment in the daily distribution of food.
Key References
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
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This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.