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diaconal Definition

di·aco·nal (dī ak′ə nəl; also dē-)

adjective

of a deacon or deacons

Etymology: LL(Ec) diaconalis

diaconal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ministry: In the present day, the concept of a distinctive vocation to diaconal ministry is being rediscovered by the Church at large.
  • work: Deacons do this by acting as a model / pioneer and often offering specialist skills in some aspect of diaconal work.
  • year: Annie Naish â Having served her diaconal year, Annie is due to be ordained priest in Norwich Cathedral on Saturday July 1 st.