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Office in Christian churches
A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological
Deacon
English retired musician and songwriter (born 1951)
John Richard Deacon (born 19 August 1951) is an English retired musician who was the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. He wrote several songs for
John_Deacon
British fashion designer
Giles David Deacon (born 14 December 1969) is a British fashion designer, illustrator, creative director and founder of Giles Deacon group, a fashion enterprise
Giles_Deacon
American actor (1922–1984)
Richard Lewis Deacon (May 14, 1922 – August 8, 1984) was an American television and motion picture actor, widely known for playing supporting roles in
Richard_Deacon_(actor)
1978 single by Steely Dan
"Deacon Blues" is a song by the American rock band Steely Dan, written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in 1976 for the band's sixth album, Aja (1977)
Deacon_Blues
Scottish band
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow in 1985, currently consisting of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, drummer Dougie
Deacon_Blue
Topics referred to by the same term
Dickie or Richard Deacon may refer to: Dickie Deacon (1911–1986), Scottish footballer and trainer Richard Deacon (writer) (1911–1998), pen name of British
Richard_Deacon
Topics referred to by the same term
John the Deacon (Johannes Diaconus or Giovanni Diacono) may refer to: John the Deacon (6th century), letter writer from Rome John the Deacon (Egyptian
John_the_Deacon
British actor (born 1983)
Adam Steven Deacon (born 4 March 1983) is an English actor. He is known for his lead role in the films Kidulthood, sequel Adulthood, and for his directorial
Adam_Deacon
American musician (born 1981)
Daniel Deacon (born August 28, 1981) is an American composer and electronic musician based in Baltimore, Maryland. Deacon is renowned for his live shows
Dan_Deacon
Topics referred to by the same term
up deacon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A deacon is an official in Christian churches. Deacon, the Deacon or Deacons may also refer to: Deacon (name)
Deacon_(disambiguation)
British actor
Deacon (born 13 February 1949) is an English actor and voice actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the 1979 film Jesus. Deacon
Brian_Deacon
American rock band
re-formed in 2017, with Glenn's son, Deacon Frey, and country singer Vince Gill sharing lead vocals for Frey's songs. Deacon left the band in 2022, but returned
Eagles_(band)
Industrial process
The Deacon process, invented by Henry Deacon, is a process used during the manufacture of alkalis (the initial end product was sodium carbonate) by the
Deacon_process
Australian historian, writer, and philanthropist (1926–2021)
Dr Vera Frances Deacon OAM (née Pember, 19 July 1926 – 16 May 2021) was an Australian historian, writer and philanthropist. Deacon was born in the Newcastle
Vera_Deacon
British journalist (born 1980)
Michael Deacon (born 1980) is a British right wing political journalist best known for writing articles and parliamentary sketches for The Daily Telegraph
Michael_Deacon_(journalist)
American football player (1938–2013)
David D. "Deacon" Jones (December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League
Deacon_Jones
Fictional character
Deacon Frost is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He appears in The Tomb of Dracula, and is an enemy
Deacon_Frost
British author (1920–1981)
Joseph John Deacon (24 May 1920 – 3 December 1981) was a British author and disability advocate. Deacon was born with severe cerebral palsy, a neurological
Joey_Deacon
Fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless
Deacon Sharpe is a fictional character, from the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Sean Kanan from November 1, 2000, to February
Deacon_Sharpe
Senior church official
priests, it is generally not so for cardinal deacons. Cardinal deacons derive originally from the seven deacons in the Papal Household who supervised the
Cardinal_(Catholic_Church)
2019 video game
portion of humanity into vicious zombie-like creatures. Former outlaw biker Deacon St. John discovers his wife Sarah, having been assumed dead, may still be
Days_Gone
Surname list
Deacon is a surname, and may refer to: Adam Deacon (born 1983), English actor Amos Deacon (1904–1982), American field hockey player Antony King-Deacon
Deacon_(surname)
American heir and murderer
Parker Deacon (October 2, 1844 – July 5, 1901) was an American heir known for killing his wife's lover in her apartments at Cannes, France. Deacon was born
Edward_Parker_Deacon
Name list
occupation of a Deacon. Notable people with the name include: Deacon (surname) Deacon Maccubbin (born 1943), American LGBTQ rights activist Deacon Manu (born
Deacon_(name)
English non-juror bishop, liturgical scholar and physician
Thomas Deacon (2 September 1697 – 16 February 1753) was an English non-juror bishop, liturgical scholar and physician. He was born to William and Cecelia
Thomas_Deacon
Mascot character
The Demon Deacon is the mascot of Wake Forest University, a school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Probably best known for its
Demon_Deacon
Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild (1741–1788)
1741 – 1 October 1788), often known by his title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor
William_Brodie
Australian photographer (1957–2024)
Destiny Deacon HonFRPS (6 February 1957 – 23 May 2024) was an Australian photographer, broadcaster, political activist and media artist. She exhibited
Destiny_Deacon
Early Christian deacon of Rome and martyr
lit. 'laurelled'; 31 December 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution
Saint_Lawrence
Canadian author and broadcaster
Gillian "Gill" Deacon (born April 26, 1966, in Toronto, Ontario; name is pronounced "Jill") is a Canadian author and broadcaster, best known as a former
Gill_Deacon
Rugby player
Brett Deacon (born 7 March 1982 in Leicester, England) is an English rugby union coach and former player who notably played for Leicester Tigers in the
Brett_Deacon
Aristocrat and socialite (1881–1977)
Gladys Marie Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (née Deacon; 7 February 1881 – 13 October 1977) was a French American aristocrat and socialite.
Gladys Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Gladys_Spencer-Churchill,_Duchess_of_Marlborough
American television sitcom (1986–1991)
Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s
Amen_(TV_series)
One of the offices in the Aaronic Priesthood
A deacon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the offices in the Aaronic Priesthood, the lowest in the Mormon priesthood hierarchy
Deacon_(Latter_Day_Saints)
English footballer (born 1991)
Roarie Milton Ryan Deacon (born 12 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Essex Olympian Football League Premier
Roarie_Deacon
American television sitcom (1998–2007)
bullies Spence but also (unsuccessfully) tries it on Deacon, who often refers to him as "the old man". Deacon Palmer (played by Victor Williams) is Doug's best
The_King_of_Queens
Topics referred to by the same term
Michael Deacon may refer to: Michael the Deacon, 16th century Oriental Orthodox deacon Michael Deacon (actor) (1933–2000), Scottish actor Michael Deacon (journalist)
Michael_Deacon
English actress
Fern Deacon is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Chloe Voyle on the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge and Agnes Duffett on the CBBC series
Fern_Deacon
American linguist
Terrence William Deacon (born 1950) is an American neuroanthropologist (Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, Harvard University 1984). He taught at Harvard
Terrence_Deacon
Icelandic folk tale
Deacon of Dark River, The Deacon of Myrká) is an Icelandic folk tale. The setting of the tale is Myrká, in Eyjafjörður, located in Iceland. A deacon who
Djákninn_á_Myrká
England international rugby union player
Louis Deacon (born 7 October 1980 in Leicester) is a former English professional rugby union footballer. He played lock. His playing career started as
Louis_Deacon
Topics referred to by the same term
Deacon Hill may refer to: Deacon Hill SSSI, protected area in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Deacon Hill (Antarctica) on Coronation Island in the South
Deacon_Hill
American LGBTQ rights activist
Larry Page "Deacon" Maccubbin (born 1943) is an American LGBTQ rights activist who is the founder of Washington D.C.'s first Pride parade and is "father"
Deacon_Maccubbin
Topics referred to by the same term
Deacon John may refer to: Deacon John Moore, New Orleans guitarist and bandleader Deacon John Buffington House, historic house in Swansea, Massachusetts
Deacon_John
English actor and writer (born 1950)
Eric Cecil Deacon (born 25 May 1950 in Oxford) is an English actor and writer perhaps best known for his role in the 1985 film A Zed & Two Noughts, directed
Eric_Deacon
Canadian entrepreneur and politician
Colin Deacon (born November 1, 1959) is a Canadian entrepreneur and politician from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada on June
Colin_Deacon
Head of the Catholic Church from 257 to 258
August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the
Pope_Sixtus_II
English rugby player and coach (born 1979)
Paul Deacon (born 13 February 1979) is an English rugby league coach, and former rugby union coach, who is currently an assistant head coach of the Wigan
Paul_Deacon
Hong Kong entrepreneur
‹See RfD› Deacon Chiu Te-ken, JP (Chinese: 邱德根; 1 May 1924 – 17 March 2015) was a Hong Kong entrepreneur. He founded Far East Bank and Far East Consortium
Deacon_Chiu
English serial killer (1909–1949)
Haigh's next and last victim was Olive Durand-Deacon, 69, the wealthy widow of solicitor John Durand-Deacon and a fellow resident at the Onslow Court Hotel
John_Haigh
Deacon Peak (62°6′S 57°54′W / 62.100°S 57.900°W / -62.100; -57.900) is a peak, 170 metres (560 ft) high, marking the summit of Penguin Island, at the
Deacon_Peak
British self-propelled gun
The AEC Mk I Gun Carrier, known as Deacon, was a British armoured fighting vehicle of the Second World War. It was an attempt to make the Ordnance QF 6
Deacon_(artillery)
American sounding rocket
Deacon is the designation of an American sounding rocket. The Deacon was launched 90 times from 1947 to 1957 from Wallops Island, and it also was the rocket
Deacon_(rocket)
Ministry in some Christian churches
liturgical role. The word comes from the Greek diakonos (διάκονος), for "deacon", which means a servant or helper and occurs frequently in the Christian
Deaconess
Electric guitar
body electric guitar - the Ovation Breadwinner that was called the Deacon. The Deacon was differentiated by a gloss finish, mother of pearl diamond shaped
Ovation_Deacon
2015 American television series
with his best friend José Ramse (Kirk Acevedo), and a man named Theodore Deacon (Todd Stashwick), who leads a brutal pack of scavengers from which Cole
12_Monkeys_(TV_series)
Canadian ice hockey player
Donald John Deacon (June 2, 1912 – December 25, 1943) was a Canadian ice hockey winger who played parts of three seasons for the Detroit Red Wings of the
Don_Deacon
Canadian long-distance runner
Bruce William Deacon (born December 5, 1966) is a former Canadian long-distance runner, notably in the full marathon. Deacon was born in Ottawa, Ontario
Bruce_Deacon
Comics character
Deacon Joseph Blackfire is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Blackfire is stated as being over 134 years old, and
Deacon_Blackfire
Scottish actor (1933–2000)
Michael Deacon (1933 – 26 December 2000) was a Scottish actor. His many stage appearances included roles for venues such as the Hampstead Theatre, Mercury
Michael_Deacon_(actor)
Early Christian sect mentioned twice in the Book of Revelation
Hippolytus, Epiphanius, and Theodoret, stating that Nicolas the Deacon, one of the Seven Deacons, was the author of the heresy and the sect. Other scholars
Nicolaism
Topics referred to by the same term
James Deacon may refer to: Jimmy Deacon (1906–1976), Scottish footballer James the Deacon, Italian deacon who accompanied Paulinus of York on his mission
James_Deacon
The discography of Scottish band Deacon Blue consists of eleven studio albums, two live albums, eight compilation albums, and one album that is both a
Deacon_Blue_discography
American singer
Willis Garnett Polk II, better known by his stage name Deacon the Villain, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Versailles
Deacon_the_Villain
Episode of Off the Air
"Dan Deacon: U.S.A." (also known as the "Dan Deacon Special") is the first animated television special of the American anthology series Off the Air. The
Dan_Deacon:_U.S.A.
Welsh historian and author (born 1966)
Russell Deacon is a Welsh historian and author, writing in the areas of governance and policy. Deacon was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 1966. He has lived
Russell_Deacon
American musician
John "Deacon John" Moore (born June 23, 1941) is a blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll musician, singer, actor, and bandleader. Moore was given the
Deacon_John_Moore
Early English colonist in North America
Springfield, Massachusetts. He served the town as selectman, magistrate and deacon (in the Massachusetts Bay Colony there was little separation between the
Samuel_Chapin
Topics referred to by the same term
Henry Deacon may refer to: Henry Deacon (Eureka), a character in the American science fiction series Eureka Henry Deacon (cricketer) (1809–1854), English
Henry_Deacon
Elected members of each Masonic Lodge
Deacon is a junior officer in the lodge. In most jurisdictions, a lodge has two Deacons, styled Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon (though First Deacon and
Masonic_lodge_officer
Academy in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
The Thomas Deacon Academy is a mixed gender academy complex in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, comprising the Thomas Deacon Academy Secondary
Thomas_Deacon_Academy
British chess player (1829–1875)
Frederick Horace Deacon (January 1829 – 20 November 1875, in Brixton, London) was a British chess master. He is mainly notable for spurious claims to have
Frederick_Deacon
Film by John Lee Hancock
"Deke" Deacon is sent to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to collect evidence pertaining to a recent murder. A former LASD detective, Deacon accompanies
The_Little_Things_(2021_film)
Byzantine cleric and writer
Ignatios the Deacon (Greek: Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Διάκονος, 780/790 – after 845) was a Byzantine cleric and writer. Left an orphan as a child, he was educated under
Ignatios_the_Deacon
Scottish politician, academic (born 1964)
Susan Catherine Deacon CBE (born 2 February 1964) is a Scottish business executive, advisor and former politician who served as Chair of the Scottish Police
Susan_Deacon
Historical European noble
Bodo (c. 814 – 876) was a Frankish deacon at the court of Emperor Louis the Pious, who caused a notorious case of apostasy in the Europe of his day. In
Bodo_(deacon)
Topics referred to by the same term
Bernard Deacon may refer to: Bernard Deacon (linguist), historian and linguist of Cornish Bernard Deacon (anthropologist) (1903–1927), social anthropologist
Bernard_Deacon
Australian rules footballer and coach
Bertrand John Deacon (8 November 1922 – 3 January 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL)
Bert_Deacon
10th century Byzantine poet
Theodosius the Deacon or Theodosios Diakonos (Greek: Θεοδόσιος ο Διάκονος) was a Byzantine poet who lived in the 10th century. He is known only through
Theodosius_the_Deacon
Topics referred to by the same term
John Deacon (born 1951) is the former bassist of the rock band Queen. John Deacon may also refer to: John Deacon (motorcyclist) (1962–2001) John Deacon, former
John_Deacon_(disambiguation)
English footballer
Deacon (born 4 April 1996) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He played professionally for Fleetwood Town. Deacon made
Keano_Deacon
American poet
Deacon Lunchbox was the stage name of Atlanta performance artist and poet Timothy Tyson Ruttenber (1950 – April 19, 1992). Ruttenber, a construction worker
Deacon_Lunchbox
(season 2), Deacon's lawyer at the beginning of season two; Deacon and Megan were in a romantic relationship in season two until Deacon found out that
List of Nashville cast members
List_of_Nashville_cast_members
American actor (b. 1971)
character in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted (2009–2010), and as Sgt. David "Deacon" Kay in S.W.A.T. from 2017 to 2025. Harrington was born and raised in Wellesley
Jay_Harrington
2021 studio album by Serpentwithfeet
Deacon (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Serpentwithfeet. It was released on March 26, 2021, by Secretly
Deacon_(album)
UK business
Williams Deacon's Bank was acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland in 1930. It had a large network of branches in the north-west of England. In 1970, it
Williams_Deacon's_Bank
American hip-hop group
group consists of Deacon the Villain, Kno, and Natti. The name is a portmanteau of cunning, linguists, and cunnilingus. In 1999, Deacon the Villain and
CunninLynguists
British TV sitcom (1992–2005)
mother’s house while working at her mother’s secretarial agency. Alistair Deacon (Philip Bretherton) – the smooth-talking, wealthy and well-connected publisher
As_Time_Goes_By_(TV_series)
Bob Deacon (died October 1 2017) was a prominent British social policy academic and policy advisor. He was credited by Kaasch and Stubbs with responsibility
Bob_Deacon
2020 literary fiction novel by James McBride
Deacon King Kong is a novel by James McBride. It notably won the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence for Fiction, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction
Deacon_King_Kong
American baseball player (1872–1952)
Charles Louis "Deacon" Phillippe (originally Phillippi) (May 23, 1872 – March 30, 1952) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the
Deacon_Phillippe
English director and filmmaker
Rowan Deacon (born 1976 or 1977) is an English director and filmmaker. Deacon is from Leeds, England. She became involved in the industry in 2000. She
Rowan_Deacon
Senior clergy position
the Latin Catholic Church, the post of archdeacon, originally an ordained deacon (rather than a priest), was once one of great importance as a senior official
Archdeacon
British rock band
(guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock
Queen_(band)
Venetian deacon
John the Deacon (Italian: Giovanni Diacono or Giovanni da Venezia; c. 940–45 – died after 1018) was a Venetian deacon, secretary to the doge of Venice
John the Deacon (Venetian chronicler)
John_the_Deacon_(Venetian_chronicler)
American racing driver (1897–1967)
Artha Benson "Deacon" Litz (August 2, 1897 – January 3, 1967) was an American racing driver active primarily during the 1920s and 1930s. Litz was a hotel-keeper
Deacon_Litz
American professional wrestler and promoter (born 1983)
territory. Hankinson wrestled in DSW as Dorian "Deacon" Deville before changing his ring name to The Freakin' Deacon. He adopted the gimmick of a deranged, facepaint-wearing
Doc_Gallows
Biblical figure
Paul to deliver his letter to the Romans. Paul refers to her both as a "deacon" (Greek diakonos) and as a helper or patron of many (Greek prostatis). This
Phoebe_(biblical_figure)
Topics referred to by the same term
Thomas Deacon (1697–1753) was a liturgical scholar and physician. Thomas Deacon may also refer to: Thomas Deacon (politician) (1832–1911), Canadian politician
Thomas Deacon (disambiguation)
Thomas_Deacon_(disambiguation)
DEACON
DEACON
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Greek
Dusty One; Servant; Messenger
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a dresser of cloth, Old English fullere (from Latin fullo, with the addition of the English agent suffix). The Middle English successor of this word had also been reinforced by Old French fouleor, foleur, of similar origin. The work of the fuller was to scour and thicken the raw cloth by beating and trampling it in water. This surname is found mostly in southeast England and East Anglia. See also Tucker and Walker.In a few cases the name may be of German origin with the same form and meaning as 1 (from Latin fullare).Americanized version of French Fournier.Samuel Fuller (1589–1633), born in Redenhall, Norfolk, England, was among the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. He was a deacon of the church and until his death functioned as Plymouth Colony’s physician.
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Deacon. The name in this spelling seems to have died out in England.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : in County Donegal this is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Deagánaigh ‘son of the deacon’ (see Deacon); in County Tipperary it can be from Gaelic Ó Déaghain ‘descendant of the deacon’. In other cases the surname is of English origin (see Dean 1).English : variant of Dean 1.
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : variant spelling of Deacon.
Male
Greek
(ΣτÎφανος) Greek name derived from the word stephanos, STEPHANOS means "crown." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem who was stoned to death by the Jews.Â
Male
Greek
(Î ÏόχοÏος) Greek name PROCHOROS means "leader of the dance." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons chosen by the church at Jerusalem.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Greek word diakonos, DEACON means "servant."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a deacon, or perhaps more probably for his servant. In Middle English two forms coalesced: deakne, from Old English, and diacne, from Old French. Both are ultimately from Late Latin diaconus, from Greek diakonos ‘servant’.Irish : when not of English origin; it was taken to Ireland in the 17th century, it may be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Deocáin ‘descendant of Deocán’, a personal name of uncertain derivation and meaning.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Stephanos (Latin Stephanus), STEPHEN means "crown." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem who was stoned to death by the Jews.Â
Boy/Male
English Greek American
Dusty one; servant.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Middle English dene ‘valley’ (Old English denu), or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of England named Dean, Deane, or Deen from this word. In Scotland this is a habitational name from Den in Aberdeenshire or Dean in Ayrshire.English : occupational name for the servant of a dean or nickname for someone thought to resemble a dean. A dean was an ecclesiastical official who was the head of a chapter of canons in a cathedral. The Middle English word deen is a borrowing of Old French d(e)ien, from Latin decanus (originally a leader of ten men, from decem ‘ten’), and thus is a cognate of Deacon.Irish : variant of Deane.Italian : occupational name cognate with 2, from Venetian dean ‘dean’, a dialect form of degan, from degano (Italian decano).
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Stephanos, STEPHANAS means "crown." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem who was stoned to death by the Jews.Â
DEACON
DEACON
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Princess
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Gem Spear; Gem Sword
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Delighted Devotee
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Bath-Sheba, BATHSHEBA means "daughter of the oath." In the bible, this is the name of a wife of King David and mother of Solomon.
Boy/Male
African, British, English, Malawi
Flour
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Comb
Boy/Male
Norse
Son of Thorkol.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Strong
Boy/Male
Hindu
Son of Sambhu, Lord Shiva
Biblical
leprosy; scab; hornet
DEACON
DEACON
DEACON
DEACON
DEACON
n.
The chairman of an incorporated company.
n.
The office or ministry of a deacon or deaconess.
v. t.
To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off.
n.
A priest or deacon who reads the gospel at the altar during the communion service.
n.
The book of forms for making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons.
n.
An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and has duties as in the Presbyterian church.
n.
One belonging to an order in the Roman Catholic Church, next interior to the order of deacons; also, a member of a minor order in the Greek Church.
n.
An ecclesiastical grade or rank, as of deacon, priest, or bishop; the office of the Christian ministry; -- often used in the plural; as, to take orders, or to take holy orders, that is, to enter some grade of the ministry.
n.
A vestment with wide sleeves, and with two stripes, worn at Mass by deacons, and by bishops at pontifical Mass; -- imitated from a dress originally worn in Dalmatia.
n.
A woman set apart for church work by a bishop.
n.
A woman chosen as a helper in church work, as among the Congregationalists.
n.
Government of the church by bishops; church government by three distinct orders of ministers -- bishops, priests, and deacons -- of whom the bishops have an authority superior and of a different kind.
n.
A female deacon
n.
The state of being a deacon; office of a deacon; deaconship.
n.
A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions.
n.
One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons.
n.
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
n.
See Deaconship.
n.
A presbyter; one who belongs to the intermediate order between bishop and deacon. He is authorized to perform all ministerial services except those of ordination and confirmation.