archdeacon
English
Etymology
From arch- + deacon, or Late Latin archidiaconus.
Noun
archdeacon (plural archdeacons)
- (ecclesiastical) In the Anglican and Eastern Orthodox systems, a senior administrative official in a diocese, just under the bishop, often in charge of an archdeaconry. As a title, it can be filled by either a deacon or priest.
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Translations
administrative official in a diocese
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