Deacon

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːkən/

Definitions of deacon

noun an official in certain churches, such as the Anglican Church, who assists the priest in some duties

Example Sentences

A1 The deacon helped serve communion at church.

A2 The deacon visited the sick and elderly in the community.

B1 The deacon was responsible for organizing charity events for the church.

B2 The deacon delivered a moving sermon during Sunday service.

C1 The deacon was known for his dedication to social justice causes.

C2 The deacon's wise counsel was sought after by many parishioners.

Examples of deacon in a Sentence

formal The deacon led the congregation in prayer during the church service.

informal The deacon is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

slang I heard the deacon throws the best church potlucks in town.

figurative In the business world, he is seen as a deacon of ethical practices.

Grammatical Forms of deacon

• past tense: deaconed
• plural: deacons
• comparative: more deacon
• superlative: most deacon
• present tense: deacon
• future tense: will deacon
• perfect tense: have deaconed
• continuous tense: is deaconing
• singular: deacon
• positive degree: deacon
• infinitive: to deacon
• gerund: deacons
• participle: deaconing

Origin and Evolution of deacon

First Known Use: 0100 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'deacon' originated from the Greek word 'diakonos', meaning servant or minister.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in early Christian communities to refer to a minister or servant, the term 'deacon' has evolved to represent a specific ordained role within the Christian church responsible for assisting priests and bishops in various duties.