Prohoros’s name day is July 28, the feast of Prokoros the Apostle.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on August 10 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on July 28.
The saint behind the name
Prokoros the Apostle
July 28, Apostle, Πρόχορος
St. Prokoros was one of the Seven Deacons chosen by the Apostles in Jerusalem to serve the needs of the growing Church, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. According to tradition he became a devoted disciple and companion of St. John the Theologian, accompanying him in his labors and, as tradition holds, serving as his scribe.
Also celebrating on July 28
These names share the feast, many of them other forms of the same name:
What to say on a name day
The Greek wish is Χρόνια Πολλά (Chronia Polla), “many years.” A call or a short message on the day is what people remember. See name day wishes you can send and what a name day is.
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