DEACON

deacon

deacon. 1. Eccles. law. In certain churches, a member of the clerical order who assists the priest in various duties, including the presentation of the sacrament. • It is the third order of the Church of England below bishops and priests. A deacon is not allowed to consecrate the Holy Communion or pronounce absolution but […]

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deacon

deacon n. (1)(基督教新教的)执事 教堂或会众管理部门的成员之一。 (2)〈英〉助祭 协助教堂的牧师举行圣礼和分发圣餐的助理,是英格兰国教会中最低级的神职,不能出任圣职和出席神职人员代表大会〔Convocation〕。

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