Prochorus

Prochorus, one of the seven men chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to oversee the daily distribution of food to widows.

The name Prochorus means “he that presides over the choirs”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Acts 6:5; only referred to as Prochorus (Πρόχορος).

Events

Dates are approximate

Seven chosen to servec. AD 30

Glossary entries

Prochorus, Procorus

Alternative names

ΠρόχοροςProchorus

Mentions

Acts 6:5
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.