diaconate

noun

di·ac·o·nate | \ dī-ˈa-kə-nət

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, -ˌnāt, dē- \

Definition of diaconate

1 : the office or period of office of a deacon or deaconess

2 : an official body of deacons

Examples of diaconate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The exact details of the molestation allegations that led to Wheeler’s indefinite suspension from the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ diaconate remained unavailable Tuesday. — Ramon Antonio Vargas | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, "Deacon V.M. Wheeler takes leave of absence from prominent law firm after child abuse allegations," 4 Aug. 2020 For more information about the diaconate program, call Fr. — Courant Community, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 29 May 2018 The ordinary means of entering the clerical state is by ordination to the diaconate. — Laurie Goodstein, New York Times, "Pope Francis Says Panel Will Study Whether Women May Serve as Deacons MAY 12, 2016," 2 Aug. 2016

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“Diaconate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaconate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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