Subdiaconate
Translation of "subdiaconate" into Russian
subdiaconate
NounUK
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ən.ət/
US
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ə.nɪt/
subdiaconate
subdiaconates pl
He was ordained into the subdiaconate before becoming a deacon.
Он был рукоположен в субдиаконат перед тем, как стать диаконом.
Definitions
subdiaconate
NounUK
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ən.ət/
US
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ə.nɪt/
The rank or office of a subdeacon in certain Christian churches, particularly within the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
He was ordained into the subdiaconate before advancing to the diaconate.
The period or term during which a person serves as a subdeacon.
Throughout his subdiaconate, he assisted the priest at every Mass.
subdiaconate
AdjectiveUK
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ən.ət/
US
/ˌsʌb.dɪˈæk.ə.nɪt/
Relating to or characteristic of the rank or office of subdeacon.
The bishop presided over the subdiaconate ordination ceremony.