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deaconess in Finnish

deaconess in Finnish is diakonissa — deaconess means a role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.

deaconess in Finnish

diakonissa
noun

What does "deaconess" mean?

  1. noun A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
  2. noun A woman who holds the rank of deacon.
  3. noun A woman who served the Christian community in its earliest years.
  4. noun A nun responsible for looking after a convent's altar.
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What is "deaconess" in Finnish?
"deaconess" in Finnish is diakonissa. deaconess means: A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
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