What does deaconess mean?

n. A woman who helps with religious duties in some Christian churches, like a deacon but female.

deaconess

🇺🇸 /ˈdiːkənəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdiːkəˈnes/

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A woman who helps with religious duties in some Christian churches, like a deacon but female.

The deaconess played a significant role in organizing the church's charity event.

A woman who helps with religious duties in some Christian churches, like a deacon but female.