Meaning
deacon
- An ordained minister of an order just below that of priest in Christian churches.
In a sentence
Il diacono assiste il parroco durante la celebrazione della messa.
The deacon assists the parish priest during the celebration of mass.
Suo fratello è stato ordinato diacono la scorsa settimana.
His brother was ordained a deacon last week.
Il diacono non può assolvere i fedeli durante la confessione.
The deacon cannot absolve the faithful during confession.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diacono | masculine · singular |
| diaconi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The female equivalent is 'diaconessa', though rarely used in modern contexts.
- The stress falls on the first syllable: diàcono.