Timon was an early Christian deacon and martyr who lived during the first century. He was one of the seven men chosen to assist the apostles in managing food distribution for the growing church community. Identified in the Acts of the Apostles, he was among the group of seven deacons appointed to resolve disputes regarding the care of Hellenistic Jews. While his specific biographical details vary across different historical traditions, he is recognized for his service to the early church and his eventual martyrdom.