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Deacons

Verb / ˈdi:kʌnz / Another word for deacons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deacons are members of certain Christian churches who assist the priest or minister in various duties.

Synonyms & similar words

deacon protestantdeacon ministers priests clergy preachers ecclesiastics clerics ministrants churchmen clerks

Example sentences

  1. The deacons led the congregation in prayer.
  2. The deacons visited the sick and elderly.
  3. The deacons helped clean the church after the service.
  4. The deacons assisted the priest during the wedding ceremony.
  5. The deacons served communion to the church members.

Quotes

  • Deacons are not to be seen as waiters in a first-class restaurant serving the needs of the congregation but as cooks in the kitchen preparing the church to be a place of ministry. - John R. Stott
  • The deacons of service are the Lord's assistants. - Ezra Taft Benson
  • The deacons of time and the deacons of money. - James Cash Penney

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