noun Download 🔗Share (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6). Examples : "The deacons collected food and clothing to distribute to the needy members of the church. " religion theology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work. Examples : "The deacons at St. Michael's Church helped the priests with the parish's youth programs. " religion theology person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor. Examples : "The deacons met after the church service to discuss how to help families in need within the congregation. " religion person organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anglicanism: An ordained clergyman usually serving a year prior to being ordained presbyter, though in some cases they remain a permanent deacon. Examples : "In the Anglican church, the deacons assisted the priest during the service and often visited members of the congregation, learning about parish life before potentially becoming priests themselves. " religion theology person organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Methodism: A separate office from that of minister, neither leading to the other; instead there is a permanent deaconate. Examples : "In the Methodist church, deacons focus on service and outreach, forming a separate, permanent path distinct from becoming ministers. " religion theology person group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A junior lodge officer. Examples : "The deacons helped set up the meeting room for the lodge members. " organization position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The lowest office in the Aaronic priesthood, generally held by 12 or 13 year old boys or recent converts. Examples : "At church, the deacons passed around the sacrament trays to the congregation. " religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (animal husbandry) A male calf of a dairy breed, so called because they are usually deaconed (see below). Examples : "The farmer separated the deacons from the heifers, as the dairy farm only wanted to raise the females for milk production. " animal agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The chairman of an incorporated company. Examples : "The deacons of the newly formed tech startup met to discuss the company's quarterly profits. " business organization job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
