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Also known as deaconess

thumb|upright|Saint Stephen, one of the first seven deacons in the Christian Church, holding a [[Gospel Book in a 1601 painting by Giacomo Cavedone.]] A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions.

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A deacon is a church official in Christian denominations who holds a position traditionally associated with service roles, though the exact responsibilities and significance of the role differ depending on the particular church tradition. The office has been part of Christianity since its earliest days, as seen in historical figures like Saint Stephen, one of the first seven deacons recorded in the Christian Church.

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Part of
clergy
Image
Icona Caesarius Diaconus, San Cesario, o Cesareo, diacono e martire di Terracina, opera di G. Guida.jpg
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different from
deaconess
female form of label
diakonino
male form of label
diakonas
Commons category
Deacons
topic's main category
Category:Deacons
described by source
Wikitólica
next lower rank
subdeacon
next higher rank
presbyter
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