deacon

Example Sentences

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Parishioners proceed to the front of the church, where a priest or deacon marks a black cross on their foreheads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Now a Catholic deacon, Brendan Flaxman was a States of Jersey Police officer when the original series of Bergerac was filmed.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

Roles across his long, busy career have included reverend, inspector, captain, sergeant, doctor, coach, sheriff, pastor, mayor, deacon and, notably, Adm.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

“There was a time when he considered becoming a deacon in the Catholic church,” Perras said.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

Mr. Marsden was a deacon in his church.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson