deacons in English

noun
1
(in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
In 1984 he was ordained a Catholic deacon and is currently a member of the pastoral staff at St. Colman Parish.
verb
1
appoint or ordain as a deacon.
He was deaconed in 1853 and priested in 1854 in the Diocese of Newcastle.

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1. Curacy and the deployment of deacons.

2. He read, “Preside over twelve deacons.”

3. Anglicans hold to deacons, priests, and bishops and Apostolic Succession

4. Electors; Non-Voting; Cardinal-Bishops; Cardinal-Priests; Cardinal-Deacons

5. I don’t know what a deacons quorum president does.

6. The bishops, priests and deacons processed into the cathedral.

7. No one questions the lives of the unmarried deacons.

8. The bishop, priests and deacons processed slowly through the cathedral.

9. Usually I end up with old men, pensioners, church deacons.

10. Our Church is a nondenominational evangelical church ministered by pastor and deacons.

11. Under him were priests, deacons, subdeacons, acolytes (servers), lectors (readers) and exorcists.

12. At church, Eli folded his arms as he watched the deacons pass the sacrament.

13. I remind priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to practice good hygiene.

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15. Anglicans accept a threefold order of ministry, consisting of bishops, priests or presbyters, and deacons

16. At Neshanic Reformed Church, members of the Consistory include the pastor, 6 elders, and 6 deacons

17. For a moment, may I address how these principles might apply to a deacons quorum president.

18. From the 1870’s to 1932, elders and deacons were voted into office by members of the congregation.

19. The priests and deacons chanted the liturgy that has barely changed in more than a thousand years.

20. The Chancel is part of the choir near the altar of a church, where the deacons or sub-deacons stand to assist the officiating priest.It was originally railed off by cancelli or lattice work, from which the name is derived

21. The Biretta is used by all ranks of the Roman Catholic clergy from cardinals to priests, deacons and …

22. The Biretta is used by all ranks of the Roman Catholic clergy from cardinals to priests, deacons and …

23. 27 The priests and deacons chanted the liturgy that has barely changed in more than a thousand years.

24. While the deacons were passing the trays, I looked over at the boy and gave him a thumbs-up.

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26. ‘In a given year, in 1824, for example, there were 34,095 priests and Archpriests, 15,081 deacons, and 59,740 sacristans in Russia.’

27. Paul and Timothy, Bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons

28. Antrim Bennington Food Pantry This ministry, administered by The Board of Deacons, has been serving the Antrim Bennington communities for over 25 years

29. As he was walking to church he noticed two young deacons with fast-offering envelopes going to the homes of the members.

30. ASF List of Credibly Accused (revised 10.10.19) List of Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Seminarians Accused of Sexual Abuse of Children in Other U.S

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32. Appointed by the bishop, the Archdeacon was charged with the duties of preaching, supervising the deacons and their work, and supervising the distribution of alms

33. Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source; Prefecture Apostolic of Anuradhapura

34. This morning in St Peter's Basilica I conferred the Order of the Priesthood on 14 deacons for the Diocese of Rome which is why I am late for the Angelus!

35. [If there are a great many Catechumens, additional priests or deacons may assist in the anointing.] The anointing may be followed by a blessing of the Catechumens (no

36. Thérèse of Lisieux/Holy parents of a saint READ MORE Thirteen Baltimore men become deacons, ambassadors of the ‘domestic church,’ Archbishop Lori says READ MORE Support your

37. During the annual Chrism Mass the Bishop gathers with the priests, deacons and people of the diocese to consecrate the Sacred Chrism and bless the Oil of the Catechumen and the Oil of the Sick

38. A Breviary is a liturgical book of the Latin liturgical rites of the Catholic Church containing the public or canonical prayers, hymns, the Psalms, readings, and notations for everyday use, especially by bishops, priests, and deacons in the Divine Office.

39. The traditional clergy Cassock or soutane is a long garment worn by Roman Catholic priests, deacons and other clergies both as the ordinary dress and under liturgical garments, paired with a clergy shirt, a white surplice and matching band cincture

40. The Ministry of the Catechist involves a sharing in the teaching ministry of the Church, joining with the Chief Catechist of the local Church: In the Diocese, catechesis is a unique service performed jointly by priests, deacons, religious and laity, in communion with the Bishop

41. Exquisite Clergy Cassocks from IvyRobes The traditional clergy cassock or soutane is a long garment worn by Roman Catholic priests, deacons and other clergies both as the ordinary dress and under liturgical garments, paired with a clergy shirt, a white surplice and matching band cincture.

42. Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God (Romans 1:1) Paul and Timothy, Bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (Philippians 1:1)

43. Chrism Mass — ‘The most outstanding visible sign of the church instituted by Christ’ by Becky Berreth “For the priests, deacons and laity to gather around the altar with their bishop to celebrate the Eucharist, particularly at the Chrism Mass, is perhaps the most outstanding visible sign of the church instituted by Christ,” explained Fr

44. —Just as among the deacons of the bishop’s church one stood out as the special assistant and representative of the bishop, and, as archdeacon, acquired a jurisdiction of his own, so do we find since the fourth century in numerous dioceses an Archpriest, or head of the college of presbyters, who aided and represented the bishop in the discharge of his liturgical and religious