DIACONATE


Meaning of DIACONATE in English

dīˈakənə̇t, dēˈ-, -ˌnāt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin diaconatus, from diaconus deacon + Latin -atus -ate

: the office or period of office of a deacon : deaconship ; also : a body or board of deacons

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