diaconal
pertaining to a deacon.
Origin of diaconal
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How to use diaconal in a sentence
The executive business of Christian Brethren is managed by deacons; but the diaconal stage has not yet been reached in Preston.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusHe took diaconal orders in 1791, but almost immediately became professor of classics at Breslau.
The widows were soon entrusted with diaconal tasks connected with the worship, and received a corresponding respect.
History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) | Adolph HarnackAt the Rural diaconal Conference, 'my chief supporter' is one of the lay speakers.
Hodge and His Masters | Richard Jefferies
British Dictionary definitions for diaconal
/ (daɪˈækənəl) /
of or associated with a deacon or the diaconate
Origin of diaconal
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