Definition of deacon
: a subordinate officer in a Christian church: such asa : a Roman Catholic, Anglican, or Eastern Orthodox cleric ranking next below a priestb : one of the laymen elected by a church with congregational polity to serve in worship, in pastoral care, and on administrative committeesc : a Mormon in the lowest grade of the Aaronic priesthood
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Examples of deacon in a Sentence
my cousin was married by his uncle, who is also a deacon in his church
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Most priests, deacons, sisters, brothers and lay pastoral workers in the church could probably say the same thing.
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The Deacons begin play Maryland-Baltimore County (23-23), and the Tigers take on UNC Greensboro (35-22).
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For the better part of the afternoon against Wake Forest on Friday, the Hurricanes looked listless and struggled at the plate while the third-seeded Demon Deacons held the lead.
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Origin and Etymology of deacon
Middle English dekene, from Old English dēacon, from Late Latin diaconus, from Greek diakonos, literally, servant, from dia- + -konos (akin to enkonein to be active); perhaps akin to Latin conari to attempt
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DEACON Defined for English Language Learners
deacon
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: an official in some Christian churches whose rank is just below a priest
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: a member of some Christian churches who has special duties
DEACON Defined for Kids
deacon
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1 : an official in some Christian churches ranking just below a priest
2 : a church member in some Christian churches who has special duties
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