deacons

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

It's pronounced as /ˈdiː.kənz/

What is synonym and antonym for deacons?

In the thesaurus, “deacons” has 52 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for deacons

Holy Joes
abbots
archbishops
archpriests
bishops
chaplains
churchmen
clergymen
clergypersons
clergywomen
clericals
clerics
clerks
confessors
curates
deaconesses
deans
diocesans
divines
dominies
ecclesiastics
evangelists
fathers
friars
high priestesses
high priests
mendicants
ministers
missionaries
missioners
missionizers
monastics
monks
monsignori
monsignors
oblates
padres
parsons
pastors
popes
preachers
prelates
presbyters
priestesses
priests
rectors
religious
reverends
revivalists
shepherds
sky pilots
vicars

Antonyms for deacons

lay readers
laymen
laypeople
laypersons
lectors
secular
seculars

Meanings of deacons

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

Example Sentences

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 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deacons, such as: Holy Joes, abbots, archbishops, archpriests, bishops, chaplains, churchmen.

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