Archdeacon (Noun)
Meaning
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The archdeacon of the diocese was responsible for overseeing the administration of the church's charitable programs.
- In the Anglican Church, an archdeacon is typically appointed to provide support to the bishop and to perform specific duties.
- The role of the archdeacon is to serve as a liaison between the bishop and the other clergy in the diocese.
- The archdeacon was called upon to conduct the ceremony in the bishop's absence.
- The archdeacon's responsibilities included managing the church's property and supervising the clergy in the rural areas.