deacon in Russian
deacon in Russian is диа́кон, дья́кон, диакон — deacon means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
deacon in Russian
диа́кон
Pronounced: diakon
(early, _, Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
дья́кон
Pronounced: dyakon
(early, _, Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
диакон
Pronounced: diakon
(early, _, Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
диа́кон
Pronounced: diakon
(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.
дья́кон
Pronounced: dyakon
(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.
дьякон
Pronounced: dyakon
(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 Russian?
"deacon" in Russian is диа́кон, дья́кон, диакон. 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 диа́кон?
"deacon" in Russian is диа́кон, pronounced "diakon".
How do you use "deacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank." In Russian, "deacon" is диа́кон, дья́кон, диакон.
Are there other ways to say "deacon" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "deacon": диа́кон, дья́кон, диакон, дьякон.
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