transitional deacon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deacon intending to become a priest and therefore obliged to begin assuming additional responsibilities, such as the recitation of the breviary.

Word forms

transitional deacon transitional deacons

Related words

permanent deacon
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