deacon
Example Sentences
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Her grandfather was a deacon and mother played an organ in the Presbyterian chapel.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
But others did it for him, including the deacon who led his memorial service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
The family sang gospel music and were active in the Church of God in Christ, where K.C. was a deacon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
“There was a time when he considered becoming a deacon in the Catholic church,” Perras said.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
He was a deacon at the Cockerel Church and very pious.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
