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deaconess [ˈdi:kənɪs, Am -əs] N

deaconess

диакони́са f

deaconess

диакони́ца f

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In 1854, she became a deaconess and deputy matron. en.wikipedia.org

This is interpreted by some as a relic of the former rite of ordination of deaconesses. en.wikipedia.org

Deaconesses received blessing from the angel but were unordained. en.wikipedia.org

Deaconess was also a pioneer in organ transplantation and immunological research. en.wikipedia.org

Above the family were members known as elders and eldresses, deacons and deaconesses. en.wikipedia.org

Early written accounts of the ordination of deaconesses also reflect this practice. en.wikipedia.org

Deaconesses are now recognized as religious order nuns. en.wikipedia.org

Deaconesses do not have priesthood authority but prepare the communion tables. en.wikipedia.org

The others sometimes had a small cadre of deaconesses as staff. en.wikipedia.org

Deaconesses set the sacrament table and attend to the needs and development of the women of the church. en.wikipedia.org

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