subdeacon
IPA: sʌbdˈikʌn
noun
- (Catholicism, chiefly historical) A Catholic clerical rank in the major orders below that of a deacon.
- (Catholicism, chiefly historical) A Catholic cleric who assists the deacon at High Mass and normally reads the Epistle at the Eucharist.
- (Anglicanism) A layperson who acts as an assistant to the deacon during the celebration of mass.
- (Eastern Orthodoxy) The highest of the minor orders below that of a deacon.
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Examples of "subdeacon" in Sentences
- The subdeacon assisted the priest during the preparation of the altar for the Mass
- The subdeacon wore a traditional vestment while serving at the altar
- As a subdeacon, he was responsible for coordinating the readings during the church service
- The subdeacon's role in the liturgy is an important one, helping to ensure the smooth flow of the Mass
- After years of training, he was finally ordained as a subdeacon in the Catholic Church
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