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Meaning of deacons

- 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 has duties as in the Presbyterian church.
- The chairman of an incorporated company.
- To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off.

Crossword clue for deacons

- Church office holder
- Church officer
- Church senior
- Churchman
- Clergyman and I leave idea with con
- Clergyman serving under a priest
- Member of the clergy
- Ordained minister
- Ordained minister lower in rank than a priest
- Priest's assistant
- Church office holders
- Church officers
- Ordained Ministers