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deacon

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1
in some churches, an official, either male or female, who is below a priest in rank and who performs some of the duties of a priest
2
in some churches, a lay person (= an ordinary person without religious training) who helps with the running and organization of the church
3
(in some church groups) a church official of lower rank than a priest, or a church member who helps a minister

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