What is another word for Deaconry?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːkɒnɹi] (IPA)

Deaconry is a term that refers to the office of deacon or a district administered by a deacon. Synonyms for deaconry include diaconate, deaconhood, deaconship, and deaconate. The diaconate refers to the collective body of deacons within a particular religious or denominational context. Deaconhood is a term that refers to the state or condition of being a deacon. Deaconship refers to the office or position of a deacon. Lastly, deaconate is a term that is used interchangeably with deaconry to describe the ecclesiastical district that a deacon oversees. These synonyms are helpful to have when writing about the role and responsibilities of deacons in religious communities.

What are the hypernyms for Deaconry?

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

Usage examples for Deaconry

But sober second thought, that ought always and specially to attach itself to the Deaconry, was apparently at a premium in our town.
"Children of the Tenements"
Jacob A. Riis
As the townsmen became the electors of the minister, and when the new latitude in membership had been accepted by the churches, there soon appeared a growing slackness of discipline and also an increase of authority in the hands of the ministers and their subordinate Deaconry.
"The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut"
M. Louise Greene, Ph. D.
He was well-born, cultured, of a fine and noble presence, and his wealth was colossal, comprising the archbishoprics of Valencia and Porto, the bishoprics of Majorca, Carthage, Agria, the abbeys of Subiaco, the Monastery of Our Lady of Bellefontaine, the Deaconry of Sancta Maria in Via Lata, and his offices of Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Holy Church.
"The Life of Cesare Borgia"
Raphael Sabatini

Related words: deaconry degree, deaconry online, deaconry programme, diaconate training, diaconal training, diaconate school

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