deacon

Example Sentences

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But others did it for him, including the deacon who led his memorial service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 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

It was the latest turn in a yearslong battle pitting the former deacon, Scott Peyton, and his family against the Diocese of Lafayette.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

The barber Robert Horton was a deacon in his church.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield