deacon in Greek
deacon in Greek is διάκονος — deacon means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
deacon in Greek
διάκονος
Pronounced: diakonos
(early, _, Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
What does "deacon" mean?
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noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
"The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank."
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verb To lead a hymn by reciting each line just before the congregation sings it.
"The old tradition of deaconing a hymn is still kept in some rural chapels."
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deacon in a sentence
- The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank.
- He was ordained a deacon a year before becoming a full priest.
- The old tradition of deaconing a hymn is still kept in some rural chapels.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "deacon" in Greek?
"deacon" in Greek is διάκονος. deacon means: A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
How do you pronounce διάκονος?
"deacon" in Greek is διάκονος, pronounced "diakonos".
How do you use "deacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank." In Greek, "deacon" is διάκονος.
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