deacon in Japanese
deacon in Japanese is 執事, 輔祭, 助祭 — deacon means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
deacon in Japanese
執事
Pronounced: shitsuji
輔祭
輔祭
(Catholicism, Lutheranism, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Church of the East) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
助祭
Pronounced: josai
(Catholicism, Lutheranism, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Church of the East) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
執事
Pronounced: shitsuji
(Catholicism, Lutheranism, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Church of the East) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
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 Japanese?
"deacon" in Japanese is 執事, 輔祭, 助祭. 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 執事?
"deacon" in Japanese is 執事, pronounced "shitsuji".
How do you use "deacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank." In Japanese, "deacon" is 執事, 輔祭, 助祭.
Are there other ways to say "deacon" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "deacon": 執事, 輔祭, 助祭.
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