deacon

     

Deacon is a role in the Christian Church which is generally associate with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. In many traditions, the diaconate is a clerical office; in others, it is for laity.

Trivia about deacon

  • Former Los Angeles Rams end David Jones had this "religious" nickname
  • L.A. Ram defensive end David Jones was better known by this nickname
  • in this title from the Greek for "minister", for a member of the clerical order just below that of a priest
  • In Catholic ministry, priest is right below bishop & this rank is right below priest