S. NICANOR, M.
(a.d. 76.)
[Roman Martyrology. Commemorated by the Greeks on July 28th and December 28th.]
aint Nicanor, one of the first seven deacons appointed by the Apostles, was a native of Cyprus, to which he returned, that he might preach the Gospel on the dispersion of the Apostles. He was variously tortured and then executed, in the reign of Vespasian, but where is not known.