Deacon
UK
/ˈdiː.kən/
US
/ˈdiː.kən/
Translation of "deacon" into Russian
deacon
NounUK
/ˈdiː.kən/
US
/ˈdiː.kən/
deacon
deacons pl
The deacon assisted the priest during the service.
Дьякон помогал священнику во время службы.
Definitions
deacon
NounUK
/ˈdiː.kən/
US
/ˈdiː.kən/
A member of the clerical order just below a priest in the Christian Church, often involved in service and administrative duties.
The deacon assisted the priest during the Sunday service.
A lay officer appointed to assist a minister, especially in Protestant churches, often responsible for various administrative and charitable activities.
The deacon organized the community outreach program for the church.
deacon
VerbUK
/ˈdiː.kən/
US
/ˈdiː.kən/
To read or chant aloud each line (of a hymn or psalm) for a congregation to repeat.
The song leader deaconed the hymn for the small rural congregation.
To pad or arrange (a load of timber or other goods) so that it appears larger than it actually is; to cheat by false packing.
The inspector discovered that the trucker had deaconed his load of logs.
deacon
AdjectiveUK
/ˈdiː.kən/
US
/ˈdiː.kən/
Relating to or characteristic of a deacon or deacons.
The church organized deacon training sessions for new volunteers.
Idioms and phrases
church deacon
He served as a church deacon for many years.
церковный дьякон
Он служил церковным дьяконом много лет.
deacon board
The deacon board met to discuss the upcoming charity event.
совет дьяконов
Совет дьяконов собрался, чтобы обсудить предстоящее благотворительное мероприятие.
senior deacon
The senior deacon was responsible for organizing community outreach.
старший дьякон
Старший дьякон был ответственен за организацию работы с местным сообществом.
deacon role
The deacon role is vital in providing support to the church members.
роль дьякона
Роль дьякона жизненно важна для оказания поддержки членам церкви.
appointed deacon
He was recently appointed deacon by the church council.
назначенный дьякон
Он был недавно назначен дьяконом церковным советом.
deacon ordination
He attended the deacon ordination of his friend.
рукоположение в диаконы
Он присутствовал на рукоположении своего друга в диаконы.
ordained deacon
He served the congregation as an ordained deacon.
рукоположенный диакон
Он служил общине как рукоположенный диакон.