Definition of Subdeacon. Meaning of Subdeacon. Synonyms of Subdeacon

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Definition of Subdeacon

Subdeacon
Subdeacon Sub*dea"con, n. [Pref. sub- + deacon: cf. L. subdiaconus.] (Eccl.) One belonging to an order in the Roman Catholic Church, next interior to the order of deacons; also, a member of a minor order in the Greek Church.

Meaning of Subdeacon from wikipedia

- Subdeacon is a minor order of ministry for men in various branches of Christianity. The subdeacon has a specific liturgical role and is placed below the...
- deacons. An auditor of the Sacra Rota served as subdeacon. There were also a Gr****-Catholic deacon and subdeacon, vested according to the Byzantine Rite. The...
- Slavonic: орарь, orar) is the distinguishing vestment of the deacon and subdeacon in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches and Eastern...
- Tridentine M**** where it is celebrated by a priest with a deacon and a subdeacon, requiring most of the parts of the M**** to be sung, and the use of incense...
- functions of an acolyte or taper-bearer are therefore carried out by readers, subdeacons, or by non-tonsured men or boys who are sometimes called "acolytes" informally...
- the deacon and subdeacon were filled by clerics who were actually ordained as priests or bishops (additionally, sometimes the subdeacon's role was performed...
- distinguished between the major orders —priest (including bishop), deacon and subdeacon—and four minor orders—acolyte, exorcist, lector, and porter (in descending...
- subdeacon (international and general United States usage) Missa cantata, a sung Tridentine M**** celebrated by a priest without deacon and subdeacon (usage...
- wear only the Kutino Readers wear the Uroro crossed like a Gr**** subdeacon Subdeacons wear the Uroro crossed over the left shoulder Deacons wear the Uroro...
- blessing known as cheirothesia (setting-aside). These clerical ranks are subdeacon, reader and altar server (also known as taper-bearer). Some churches have...