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deacon in Portuguese

deacon in Portuguese is diácono — deacon means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).

deacon in Portuguese

diácono
noun

What does "deacon" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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What is "deacon" in Portuguese?

"deacon" in Portuguese is diácono. 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 use "deacon" in a sentence?

Example: "The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank." In Portuguese, "deacon" is diácono.

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