plural deacons
: a subordinate officer in a Christian church: such as
a
: a Roman Catholic, Anglican, or Eastern Orthodox cleric ranking next below a priest
b
: one of the laity elected by a church with congregational polity to serve in worship, in pastoral care, and on administrative committees
c
: a Mormon in the lowest grade of the Aaronic priesthood
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my cousin was married by his uncle, who is also a deacon in his church
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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac designed the liturgical vestments worn by bishops, priests and deacons to be used during mass, which made their public debut at the celebration.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
After retiring from Hudson's in 2009, but still serving as mayor, Roberts became an Episcopal deacon in 2010.
—M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Deacon Dean Dobbins was named as the temporary administrator, but in Monday's statement, Brennan said Dobbins the deacon was relieved after he was alleged to have used racist and offensive language during a recorded private conversation.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
The second-oldest of four children born to Sharon, a teacher, and Larry, a Catholic deacon, Palmer, 31, whose birth name is Lauren, grew up in a small town outside Chicago.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
After retiring from Hudson's in 2009, but still serving as mayor, Roberts became an Episcopal deacon in 2010.
—M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Deacon Dean Dobbins was named as the temporary administrator, but in Monday's statement, Brennan said Dobbins the deacon was relieved after he was alleged to have used racist and offensive language during a recorded private conversation.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
The second-oldest of four children born to Sharon, a teacher, and Larry, a Catholic deacon, Palmer, 31, whose birth name is Lauren, grew up in a small town outside Chicago.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Deacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deacon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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deacon
noun
dea·con
ˈdē-kən 
1
: a member of the Christian clergy next below a priest
2
: a church member in various Christian churches who has special duties
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