deacon
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/ˈdiːkən/
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/ˈdiːkən/
A person who helps a priest in the church and is a step below a priest in rank.
Father John was assisted by the deacon during the church service.
約翰神父在教堂禮拜期間得到了執事的協助。
In some churches, a person who helps with church work but is not a priest or minister.
The deacon was in charge of organizing the church's charity events.
執事負責組織教堂的慈善活動。