Nicolas

Proselyte of Antioch and One of the Seven • Early Church

Nicolas was a proselyte from Antioch and one of the seven men selected by the Jerusalem church to assist with the daily distribution. His description as a proselyte indicates that he had previously converted to Judaism before becoming part of the Christian community.

Related: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7