archdeacon
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌɑːrkˈdiːkən/
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archidiácono
- According to the Cantatorium, Archdeacon Boso, to whom the aged bishop had entrusted the administration of the diocese, inspected the papal privilege during an ecclesiastical gathering.
Examples
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In the end, the bishop called for another meeting with the abbots and the archdeacons to settle the case.
Academic text (2018) -
Due to their advanced ages, both prelates entrusted the administration of their dioceses to their archdeacons in their final years.
Academic text (2018) -
But I suppose the archdeacon should be told.
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With the archdeacon and his clergy in tow.
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Here they are to receive the archdeacon's blessing before they begin their good, good works.
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Baldred's attention was again drawn to the highway as Archdeacon Guthrum came into view.
Fiction book (1998) -
Baldred and Egbert waved as Archdeacon Guthrum passed, and he smiled, mopping his brow, and returned their salutation.
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The archdeacon oversees several churches within the diocese.
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During the service, the archdeacon delivered a powerful sermon to the congregation.
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The archdeacon was responsible for organizing the annual charity event for the community.
Synonyms
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9.1
A senior church leader who has authority over other clergy
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9.6
A senior church leader in charge of several churches or a cathedral
A priest who helps a bishop run a group of churches
How Senior
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Archdeacon comes from Greek parts archi- meaning 'chief' and deacon meaning 'servant' or church helper. So an archdeacon is like the 'chief helper' under a bishop, a senior priest who looks after other clergy and church business.