diaconal

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Sixtus II., drawn with the lineaments of Nicholas V., consecrates to the diaconal office St. Laurence, who reverently kneeling extends both hands to receive the sacramental cup.

From Fra Angelico by Scott, Leader

He had quite a patriarchal air, a manner that might be termed diaconal, and a suave and insinuating voice.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)

In the sixth century it is enumerated among diaconal churches.

From Rome by Malleson, Hope

The widows were soon entrusted with diaconal tasks connected with the worship, and received a corresponding respect.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Buchanan, Neil

He took diaconal orders in 1791, but almost immediately became professor of classics at Breslau.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various