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deacon in Persian

شماس šammâs

/ˈdiːkən/

deacon in Persian: شماس (šammâs). In English, deacon means a designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

Persian words for deacon

clergyman ranked directly below a priest
شماس šammâs

English meaning of deacon

  1. noun A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
  2. noun A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
  3. noun An ordained clergyperson usually serving a year prior to being ordained presbyter, though in some cases they remain a permanent deacon.
  4. noun A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.

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Questions about deacon in Persian

What is the meaning of deacon in Persian?
Deacon in Persian is شماس (šammâs).
معنی deacon چیست؟
Deacon: شماس (šammâs).
What does deacon mean in English?
Deacon means a designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

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