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Subdeacon

Definition:

A subdeacon is an assistant to the deacon in some Christian denominations, especially in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. In the Latin Church of the Roman Catholic Church, the role of the subdeacon has been largely phased out.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A cleric ranking below a deacon in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.

Example Sentence: The subdeacon assisted the priest during the solemn liturgy.

Sense 2:

Noun: A layperson granted limited ordination rights, assisting in liturgical and administrative tasks in some Protestant churches.

Example Sentence: The subdeacon played a crucial role in organizing the church's charity event.

Sense 3:

Noun: A title sometimes given to someone who assists in clerical duties in the Anglican Church.

Example Sentence: The young subdeacon was responsible for arranging the church's weekly schedule.

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