deaconry
/ˈdiːkənri/
noun
- The office, rank, or duties of a deacon.
- He was appointed to the deaconry after completing his theological studies.
- The deaconry involves assisting the priest during services and caring for the congregation.
- She wrote a book about the history of the deaconry in the early church.
- A group of deacons collectively, or the district under a deacon's care.
- The entire deaconry met to discuss the new outreach program.
- The bishop visited the deaconry to meet with local church leaders.
- Each deaconry in the diocese is responsible for several parishes.
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