diaconal

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a deacon.

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As in the Anglican Communion, Lutheran diaconal ministers are allowed to wear a stole draped sideways from one shoulder and tied off at the waist, usually with some material left hanging below. Source: Internet

Cardinals elevated to the diaconal order are either officials of the Roman Curia or priests elevated after their 80th birthday. Source: Internet

Cardinals elevated to the diaconal order are mainly officials of the Roman Curia holding various posts in the church administration. Source: Internet

In the Book of Acts, the diaconal ministry was established by the Apostles to assist them in their ministry of distributing food and of caring for the widowed, whom some complained were being neglected. Source: Internet

They may on such elevation take a vacant " title " (a church allotted to a cardinal priest as the church in Rome with which he is associated) or their diaconal church may be temporarily elevated to a cardinal priest's "title" for that occasion. Source: Internet

In many dioceses, the wife of the diaconal candidate undertakes the same education and training her husband does. Source: Internet

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