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Archdeaconry :: Archdeaconry (n.) The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See Benefice..

Official :: Official (a.) An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction..

Deaconess :: Deaconess (n.) One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons.

Archdeacon :: Archdeacon (n.) In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority..

Deaconess :: Deaconess (n.) A woman set apart for church work by a bishop.

Stoled :: Stole (n.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions..

Deacon :: Deacon (n.) An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and

Procuration :: Procuration (n.) A sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or archdeacon, now to the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent, as a commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called also proxy..

Diaconate :: Diaconate (a.) Governed by deacons.

Deaconship :: Deaconship (n.) The office or ministry of a deacon or deaconess.

Ordinal :: Ordinal (n.) The book of forms for making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons..

Subdean :: Subdeaconship (n.) The order or office of subdeacon.

Deacon :: Deacon (v. t.) To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off..

Synodal :: Synodal (n.) A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration..

Subdiaconate :: Subdiaconate (a.) Of or pertaining to a subdeacon, or to the office or rank of a subdeacon..

Deacon :: Deacon (n.) The chairman of an incorporated company.

Cross-bearer :: Cross-bearer (n.) A subdeacon who bears a cross before an archbishop or primate on solemn occasions.

Deaconess :: Deaconess (n.) A woman chosen as a helper in church work, as among the Congregationalists..

Deaconess :: Deaconess (n.) A female deaco.

Deaconhood :: Deaconhood (n.) The state of being a deacon; office of a deacon; deaconship.

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