diaconal

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He had quite a patriarchal air, a manner that might be termed diaconal, and a suave and insinuating voice.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)

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

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 Buchanan, Neil

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

Sixtus II., drawn with the lineaments of Nicholas V., consecrates to the diaconal office St. Laurence, who reverently kneeling extends both hands to receive the sacramental cup.

From Fra Angelico by Scott, Leader