Bible Dictionary
Prochorus
Prochorus was one of the seven men chosen by the Jerusalem church to oversee the distribution of aid, especially to widows. He was associated with the early Christian community in Jerusalem.
Definition
Prochorus was one of the seven men chosen by the Christian community in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of charitable aid.
Biblical Usage
Prochorus is named among the seven appointed in connection with the distribution to widows and other poor members of the church.
Historical Background
His name is Greek, and he may have been a Hellenist. A later tradition identified him as bishop of Nicomedia and a martyr at Antioch.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(leader of the chorus), one of the seven deacons, being the third of the list, and named next after Stephen and Philip. (Acts 6:5)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>prok'-o-rus (Prochoros) : One of "the seven" chosen by the Christian community in Jerusalem to superintend the dispensing of charity to the widows and other poor (Ac 6:5). The name is Greek, and he may have been a Hellenist. According to tradition he became bishop of Nicomedia and died a martyr at Antioch.</p>