diaconicon

noun

di·​a·​con·​i·​con
ˌdīəˈkänə̇ˌkän,
-əkən
variants or less commonly diaconicum
-ə̇kəm
plural diaconica
-ə̇kə
Eastern Church
: the sacristy at the right or north side of the bema opposite to the prothesis

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin & Late Greek; Late Latin diaconicum, from Late Greek diakonikon, from neuter of diakonikos of a deacon, from Greek, serviceable, from diakonos deacon, servant + -ikos -ic

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“Diaconicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaconicon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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