Terminology - deacon

Term	Definition
ARCHDEACON	ARCHDEACON – A higher rank of deacon (if the deacon is married the equivalent is “protodeacon“). The first archdeacon was the Martyr Stephen, who was chosen as one of the seven deacons by the Apostles. The other six deacons were: Philip, Prochor, Nikanor, Timon, Parmen and Nicholas (Acrs 6:3-7).
The Clergy and Their Vestments	The Clergy and Their Vestments. Following the example of the Old Testament Church, in which there were a high priest, priests, and Levites, the holy Apostles also instituted in the New Testament Christian Church the priesthood: bishops, priests, and deacons. They are all called members of the clergy because by means of the Mystery of the priesthood they receive the Grace of the Holy Spirit for sacred service in the Church of Christ: enabling them to celebrate the divine services; teach the laity the Christian faith and holy life; and direct ecclesiastical affairs.

Term

Definition

ARCHDEACON – A higher rank of deacon (if the deacon is married the equivalent is “protodeacon“). The first archdeacon was the Martyr Stephen, who was chosen as one of the seven deacons by the Apostles. The other six deacons were: Philip, Prochor, Nikanor, Timon, Parmen and Nicholas (Acrs 6:3-7).

The Clergy and Their Vestments

The Clergy and Their Vestments.

Following the example of the Old Testament Church, in which there were a high priest, priests, and Levites, the holy Apostles also instituted in the New Testament Christian Church the priesthood: bishops, priests, and deacons.

They are all called members of the clergy because by means of the Mystery of the priesthood they receive the Grace of the Holy Spirit for sacred service in the Church of Christ: enabling them to celebrate the divine services; teach the laity the Christian faith and holy life; and direct ecclesiastical affairs.