deacons

The word “deacons” has 2 syllables: dea-cons.

It's pronounced as /ˈdiː.kənz/.

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In the thesaurus, “deacons” has 2 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deacons along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deacons

(Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
(Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.
Anglicanism: An ordained clergyman usually serving a year prior to being ordained presbyter, though in some cases they remain a permanent deacon.
Methodism: A separate office from that of minister, neither leading to the other; instead there is a permanent deaconate.
A junior lodge officer.
The lowest office in the Aaronic priesthood, generally held by 12 or 13 year old boys or recent converts.
(animal husbandry) A male calf of a dairy breed, so called because they are usually deaconed (see below).
The chairman of an incorporated company.

The deacons helped distribute food to the homeless shelter every Saturday.
During the church service, the deacons assisted the pastor in administering communion.
Deacons play a crucial role in supporting the spiritual needs of the congregation.
In some traditions, deacons are responsible for maintaining the church buildings and grounds.
The deacons met regularly to discuss ways to enhance community outreach programs.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deacons, such as: laymen, laypeople, preachers, priests, secular, seculars.

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