deacon

Everyday

1. (church) A deacon is a church minister below a priest, or in many Protestant churches a member chosen to help with services, care and practical work. tree →
2. (Bible) In the Bible, the first deacons were chosen to help share food fairly. tree →

In the lessons

Church life and religion lessons: the deacon reads the Gospel, helps at communion, visits the sick.

Examples

• The deacon read the Gospel at mass. tree →
• Mr Jones is a deacon at our chapel. tree →
• Deacons visit people who are ill. tree →
• Stephen was one of the first deacons, the Bible says. tree →
• She was ordained as a deacon. tree →
• The deacon helped give out communion. tree →

Note

Order in some churches: deacon, priest, bishop. A female deacon is sometimes called a deaconess.