On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Deacon. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as clergyman or reverend and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Deacon in a sentence
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Deacon meaning
- A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
- A modern-day member of a church who handles secular and/or administrative duties in a priest's stead, the specifics of which depends on denomination.
- A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
Using Deacon
- The main meaning on this page is: A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6). | A modern-day member of a church who handles secular and/or administrative duties in a priest's stead, the specifics of which depends on denomination. | A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
- Useful related words include: protestant deacon, church officer, clergyman, reverend.
- In the example corpus, deacon often appears in combinations such as: as deacon, deacon and, and deacon.
Context around Deacon
- Average sentence length in these examples: 30.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 12 start, 8 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Deacon
- In this selection, "deacon" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 30.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, beloved, american, archdiocese, sharpe, charlie and bright stand out and add context to how "deacon" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a deacon may also and a female deacon is simply. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "deacon" sits close to words such as abiding, adherence and allowances, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with deacon
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Deacon The office of deacon has different meanings among different presbyterian churches. (12 words)
Perhaps Paul will ask Deacon for some tips since Brooke is Deacon’s ex. (14 words)
After Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) surrenders to Taylor’s pressure, he’ll invite Brooke back over to Il Giardino. (19 words)
The second starts to double-down on the folklore and mythology of Deacon's world when it intrudes on the human world, and the third goes even deeper into the mythical forces in conflict that use humans and Deacon's role in it. (43 words)
Elder Al Horton and Evangelist Linda Horton as well as Deacon Cornelius and Deacon Lucia Spencer, a charter member, offered words of love and support for the members of Bishop Grosjean L. Stephens and First Lady Debra Terry Stephens. (39 words)
Brian Riendeau, executive director of Dare to Care, and Deacon Scott Haner, a permanent deacon of St. Patrick Church and chair of the board of directors of Catholic Charities of Louisville, spoke prior to the press conference Aug. 20. (39 words)
Although Deacon won’t be pleased over Carter finding out about his previous romance with Sheila, he’ll hope to keep their current one under wraps! (26 words)
Example sentences (20)
That all changed when the parish’s beloved deacon, Deacon Charlie Bright, passed away at the young age of 54. The first African American deacon in the archdiocese, Deacon Bright was a beacon of service in the community.
The deacon assisting at the altar was Deacon Jose Hernandez, and the deacon chaplains were Deacons Andres Carillo and Jose Lozada.
Deacon Ed Bayliss is assigned to the family of parishes of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Guardian Angels, and St. John Fisher; and also assists as deacon at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.
Deacon Gladson, a senior vice president at Wells Fargo Advisors, believes that his involvement in the Church opened him up to be able to listen to God’s call to become a deacon.
It’s easy to imagine Bill getting some sort of alert about Deacon’s arrival, even if Deacon tries to be careful about slipping in unseen.
Perhaps Paul will ask Deacon for some tips since Brooke is Deacon’s ex.
Elder Al Horton and Evangelist Linda Horton as well as Deacon Cornelius and Deacon Lucia Spencer, a charter member, offered words of love and support for the members of Bishop Grosjean L. Stephens and First Lady Debra Terry Stephens.
Deacon Javie served alongside newly ordained Father Kevin Okafor as he was a transitional deacon at St. Andrew’s this past year.
The second starts to double-down on the folklore and mythology of Deacon's world when it intrudes on the human world, and the third goes even deeper into the mythical forces in conflict that use humans and Deacon's role in it.
Brian Riendeau, executive director of Dare to Care, and Deacon Scott Haner, a permanent deacon of St. Patrick Church and chair of the board of directors of Catholic Charities of Louisville, spoke prior to the press conference Aug. 20.
The monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament was carried under a canopy by priests and a deacon of the parish – Father Richter, Father Brian Feller, parochial vicar; Father Shinoj Jose, parochial vicar and Deacon David Prenger.
A deacon may also be qualified to serve as an elder (and, in fact, may move into that role after a period of time if his service as deacon is considered acceptable).
Before the reforms of Vatican Council II and the restoration of the permanent diaconate, it was common for a priest to vest as a deacon at High Mass and perform the parts assigned for the deacon.
Deacon The office of deacon has different meanings among different presbyterian churches.
In congregations which lack qualified elders (where, in their absence, the men of the congregation handle leadership duties), a deacon would have ruling authority, but not due to his position as a deacon.
In some traditions a female deacon is simply a member of the order of deacons; in others, deaconesses constitute a separate order; in others, the title "deaconess" was also given to the wife of a deacon.
The deacon's liturgical ministry includes various parts of the Mass proper to the deacon, including being an ordinary minister of Holy Communion and the proper minister of the chalice when Holy Communion is administered under both kinds.
After Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) surrenders to Taylor’s pressure, he’ll invite Brooke back over to Il Giardino.
Although Deacon won’t be pleased over Carter finding out about his previous romance with Sheila, he’ll hope to keep their current one under wraps!
At Bill Spencer’s (Don Diamont) place, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) will slip inside and steal some alone time with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown).
Common combinations with deacon
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- as deacon 19×
- deacon and 18×
- and deacon 15×
- the deacon 9×
- deacon of 7×
- deacon sharpe 7×
- deacon in 6×
- deacon at 6×
- become deacon 5×
- of deacon 5×