deaconess in Portuguese
deaconess in Portuguese is diaconisa, diácona — deaconess means a role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
deaconess in Portuguese
diaconisa
(Christianity, rare) A female deacon.
diácona
(Christianity, rare) A female deacon.
What does "deaconess" mean?
- noun A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
- noun A woman who holds the rank of deacon.
- noun A woman who served the Christian community in its earliest years.
- noun A nun responsible for looking after a convent's altar.
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What is "deaconess" in Portuguese?
"deaconess" in Portuguese is diaconisa, diácona. deaconess means: A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
Are there other ways to say "deaconess" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "deaconess": diaconisa, diácona.
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