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deagánach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deacon noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).

Senses

deagánach is used for these senses in English:

  • deacon (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.

deacon — full definition

  1. noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
  2. verb To lead a hymn by reciting each line just before the congregation sings it.