diaconal
Example Sentences
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In the sixth century it is enumerated among diaconal churches.
From Rome by Hope Malleson
The executive business of Christian Brethren is managed by deacons; but the diaconal stage has not yet been reached in Preston.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
He had quite a patriarchal air, a manner that might be termed diaconal, and a suave and insinuating voice.
From Masterman and Son by W. J. (William James) Dawson
The widows were soon entrusted with diaconal tasks connected with the worship, and received a corresponding respect.
From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan
He took diaconal orders in 1791, but almost immediately became professor of classics at Breslau.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
