Definitions for subdeacon
sʌbˈdi kən, ˈsʌbˌdi-sub·dea·con

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. subdeaconnoun

   a clergyman an order below deacon; one of the Holy Orders in the unreformed western Christian church and the eastern Catholic Churches but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church

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1. subdeaconnoun

   A Catholic clerical rank below that of a deacon, obsolete in the Roman Catholic Church.

2. subdeaconnoun

   A Catholic cleric who assists the deacon at High Mass and normally reads the Epistle at the Eucharist.

3. Etymology: Originated 1275–1325 from subdecon and -dekene, from subdiāconus. See sub- +deacon.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subdeaconnoun

   In the Romish church they have a subdeacon, who is the deacon’s servant. John Ayliffe Parergon.

   Etymology: subdeaconus, Latin.

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1. Subdeacon

   Subdeacon (or sub-deacon) is a minor order or ministry for men in various branches of Christianity. The subdeacon has a specific liturgical role and is placed between the acolyte (or reader) and the deacon in the order of precedence.

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1. subdeacon

   A subdeacon is a member of the clergy in the Orthodox, Anglican, and some other Christian churches who is ranked below a deacon. The duties of a subdeacon primarily include assisting with liturgical functions such as serving at the altar, reading scriptures, or leading prayers. The role may serve as a step towards becoming a deacon. The position and its responsibilities can vary widely depending on the denomination and local tradition.

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1. Subdeaconnoun

   one belonging to an order in the Roman Catholic Church, next interior to the order of deacons; also, a member of a minor order in the Greek Church

2. Etymology: [Pref. sub- + deacon: cf. L. subdiaconus.]

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1. Subdeacon

   Subdeacon is a title used in various branches of Christianity.

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1. Subdeacon

   sub-dē′kn, n. a member of the order of the ministry next below that of deacon, preparing the vessels, &c., at the eucharist.—ns. Subdea′conry, Subdea′conship, Subdiac′onate.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of subdeacon in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of subdeacon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=subdeacon
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Subdeacon
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=subdeacon
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdeacon
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdeacon
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=subdeacon
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=subdeacon