deacon
nounmasculinetécnico/diˈɐ.ku.nu/low
di·á·co·no
Definition
In the Christian hierarchy, a cleric who receives the first degree of the sacrament of holy orders, below a priest.
The seminarian was ordained a deacon last year.
A deacon may deliver homilies and celebrate baptisms.
Common collocations
permanent deaconordain a deacondeacon's ministry
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico 'diaconus', do grego 'diákonos' (servente).