subdeacon

[US]/ˌsʌbˈdiː.kən/
[UK]/ˌsʌbˈdiː.kən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an assistant to a deacon in certain Christian churches
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

subdeacon role

subdeacon duties

subdeacon service

subdeacon vestments

subdeacon appointment

subdeacon training

subdeacon ministry

subdeacon function

subdeacon responsibilities

subdeacon position

Example Sentences

the subdeacon assisted the priest during the service.

he was ordained as a subdeacon last year.

the role of a subdeacon includes reading the gospel.

subdeacons often help with church administration.

during the ceremony, the subdeacon held the chalice.

the subdeacon wore a special vestment for the occasion.

she studied theology to become a subdeacon.

the subdeacon's duties include setting the altar.

he was proud to serve as a subdeacon in his community.

the subdeacon played a key role in the liturgy.

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