ARCHDEACON


Meaning of ARCHDEACON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)ärch-ˈdē-kən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English archedeken, from Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, from Late Greek archidiakonos, from Greek archi- + diakonos deacon

Date: before 12th century

: a clergyman having the duty of assisting a diocesan bishop in ceremonial functions or administrative work

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