The seven deacons were appointed to help in the distribution of food. In the book of Acts in the Bible, it was recorded that the apostles needed help to serve the Greek-speaking widows who were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. So, they selected seven men who were full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom to be in charge of the task. These seven men were called deacons, and they were responsible for ensuring that the widows were properly taken care of and had access to food.