Diaconate

Translation of "diaconate" into Russian

Noun

diaconate

diaconates pl

Refers to the office, period of service, or collective body of deacons in Christian churches.

He was ordained to the diaconate before becoming a priest.

Его рукоположили в диаконат перед тем, как он стал священником.

Additional translations

Adjective

diaconate

Used attributively before another noun, meaning ‘relating to the diaconate’.

The seminary offers a diaconate formation program.

Семинария предлагает диаконскую программу подготовки.

Noun

(uncountable) The office or rank of a deacon in Christian churches.

He was ordained to the diaconate before becoming a priest.

(countable) The period during which a person serves as a deacon.

Her diaconate lasted three years.

(singular collective) The collective body of deacons of a particular church, diocese, or denomination.

The diocese's diaconate met annually for a retreat.

Adjective

Relating to the diaconate or to deacons.

The seminary offers a diaconate formation program.