deacon
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- noun
- /ˈdiːkən/
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diácono
- The members' support for church projects is evident in the response that the pastors and deacons receive.
Calvin is a Deacon in the Free Church of England and as of today, a now former GB News presenter contributor.
- Calvin is a Deacon in the Free Church of England and as of today, a now former GB News presenter contributor.
- He's progressing through some stages, some roles, and your book talks about being a Deacon.
- So if you hate your fucking job, you're and you're low man on the totem pole at work, but you're the Deacon of your church.
Examples
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Marriages ought to be performed by deacons as much as practically possible.
Blog text (9) -
The men who were deacons are in their dark jackets and striped pants and the women had on their white dresses and white gloves.
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I was a junior deacon.
Academic text (2007) -
Got clean and joined a church, became a deacon, then an elder.
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Deacon Johnson will be driving me to church.
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Thanks, deacon, but this is strictly a family affair.
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Our deacons will take care of that.
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But before we close out this morning's services, Deacon Black would like to say a few words.
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I live in Southern California, and I'm a deacon at Quartz Hill Community Church.
Blog text (20) -
The deacon announced the schedule for the upcoming church events during the meeting.
Synonyms
A member of a Protestant church who helps the minister with services and visits sick people
Compounds
A member of a Protestant church who helps the minister with services and visits sick people
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Deacon comes from the Greek word diakonos, meaning 'servant' or 'helper', so it always meant someone who helps. That's why a deacon is the person who assists the minister and helps with services or church tasks.