What is another word for Deaconship?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːkənʃˌɪp] (IPA)

Deaconship refers to the office or role of a deacon in a church or religious organization. Synonyms for deaconship include diaconate, ministry, service, stewardship, priesthood, and clerical role. Diaconate specifically refers to the office of a deacon within the Catholic Church. Ministry refers to the service and work done by ministers or religious leaders. Service and stewardship both refer to the act of serving others and taking responsibility for their well-being. Priesthood refers to the role of a priest within a religious organization. Clerical role refers to the duties and responsibilities of those who work in a religious institution, including deacons.

What are the hypernyms for Deaconship?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    clergy, divine service, ministry, pastorship, ecclesiastical authority, spiritual authority, Group Leadership, Ordained Office, Religious Office, Sacramental Ministry, Vocations in the Church.

Usage examples for Deaconship

Upon my arrival I was honoured with a sub-Deaconship and a lieutenancy.
"Candide"
Voltaire Commentator: Philip Littell
If he had been willing to ratify the agreement between Archbishop Eystein and Erling Skakke, hold his crown in fief from St. Olaf, which was but another name for the hierarchy, and give the bishops the right to exact similar conditions from his successors, his former Deaconship would have proved no obstacle to his receiving the support of the Church.
"The Story of Norway"
Hjalmar H. Boyesen

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