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  1. Deacon - Wikipedia

    Most often the deacon or deacon candidate is a long-standing member of the church, being middle aged, but younger deacons may be selected from among members of a family that has had several …

  2. What Is a Deacon? Definition and Role in the Church

    Sep 13, 2024 · The term "deacon" comes from the Greek word diákonos meaning "servant" or "minister." The word, which appears at least 29 times in the New Testament, designates an …

  3. Deacon | Christian Ministry, Service & Leadership | Britannica

    A deacon is a member of the lowest rank of the threefold Christian ministry (below the presbyter-priest and bishop) or, in various Protestant churches, a lay official, usually ordained, who shares in the …

  4. What are deacons' responsibilities in the church? - Bible Hub

    The term “deacon” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word διάκονος (diakonos), meaning “servant” or “minister.” This term signifies a role of practical service and support within the local church.

  5. What are the responsibilities of deacons in the church?

    Jan 21, 2026 · The responsibilities of a deacon are not clearly listed or outlined; they are assumed to be everything that does not include the duties of an elder or pastor, which is to preach, teach, and exhort.

  6. Our Deacons - Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta

    See the complete list of permanent deacons serving within various parishes and ministries in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.

  7. What is a Deacon? Duties & Qualifications from the Bible

    Dec 18, 2020 · The Deacon must be a faithful servant and blameless example to the church he is appointed to serve. His qualifications and responsibilities have Biblical roots originating from the …

  8. DEACON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 9, 2026 · The meaning of DEACON is a subordinate officer in a Christian church.

  9. Seven ordained as deacons to embrace a ‘servant’s heart’

    Feb 7, 2025 · Deacon Chris Johnson smiles as he walks out of the Mass of ordination Feb. 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. He was one of seven ordained to the permanent diaconate.

  10. Frequently Asked Questions About Deacons | USCCB

    Who is a Deacon? A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. There are three groups,or "orders," of ordained ministers in the Church: bishops, p...