diaconal

[ dahy-ak-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a deacon.

diaconal

/ daɪˈækənəl /

adjective

1. of or associated with a deacon or the diaconate

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaconal¹

From the Late Latin word diāconālis, dating back to 1605–15. See deacon, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaconal¹

C17: from Late Latin diāconālis, from diāconus deacon

Example Sentences

In a 2012 essay for New Diaconal Review, he described the spiritual call to men to become deacons.

From Washington Times

The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, told Vatican Radio on Friday that the pope stressed the role of nonordained women deacons in the ancient church, and “didn’t say he had any intention of introducing diaconal ordination for women, much less priestly ordination for women.”

From Seattle Times

The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, told Vatican Radio on Friday that the pope stressed the role of nonordained women deacons in the ancient church, and "didn't say he had any intention of introducing diaconal ordination for women, much less priestly ordination for women."

From US News

“We just feel really passionate about mobilizing the community around these kids,” said Diaconal Minister Shera Nesheim of Heart River Lutheran Church, who participates in the training of mentors.

From Washington Times

Elayne became a diaconal minister in 2011.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• clerical
• sectarian