Diaconate

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The rank of a deacon.
  2. 2
    Deacons considered as a group; a body or board of deacons.
  3. 3
    The period of office of a deacon.

    "“[…] This is Mr. Churchill, who, as you are aware, is good enough to come to us for his diaconate, and, as we hope, for much longer; and being a gentleman of independent means, he declines to take any payment.” Saying this Walden rubbed his hands together and smiled contentedly."

Synonyms

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deaconate

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"“[…] This is Mr. Churchill, who, as you are aware, is good enough to come to us for his diaconate, and, as we hope, for much longer; and being a gentleman of independent means, he declines to take any payment.” Saying this Walden rubbed his hands together and smiled contentedly."

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permanent diaconatetransitional diaconate

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