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Definition of Archdeacon

Archdeacon
Archdeacon Arch`dea"con, n. [AS. arcediacon, archidiacon, L. archidiaconus, fr. Gr. ?. See Arch-, pref., and Deacon.] In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority. --Blackstone.

Meaning of Archdeacon from wikipedia

- An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in the Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, St Thomas Christians...
- The Archdeacon of Hastings is a senior ecclesiastical officer in the Church of England Diocese of Chichester. The Diocese of Chichester almost exactly...
- before becoming archdeacon was at Kenilworth, where she also became Area Dean. In Monmouth diocese, Bailey serves as both Archdeacon and Director of Mission...
- Acting Archdeacon for July and August, then remained Acting Archdeacon after Green's retirement. Sue Field was collated Archdeacon Pastor and Archdeacon of...
- Owen Duncan Archdeacon (born 4 March 1966 in Greenock) is a Scottish former footballer. He began his senior career at Celtic before going on to play for...
- Hughes is an Archdeacon of the Central Region, Michael Berry is an Archdeacon of the Southern Region and Jonathan Gale is an Archdeacon of the Northern...
- The archdeacons in the Diocese in Europe are senior clergy of the Church of England Diocese in Europe. They each have responsibility over their own archdeaconry...
- died 1954) (1864–1954), Welsh Archdeacon of Gower Harold Williams (priest, died 2004) (1917–2004), Welsh Archdeacon of Gower Bill Williams (priest)...
- The Archdeacon of Malmesbury is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the English Diocese of Bristol. This officer holds responsibility for disciplinary...
- The Archdeacon of Canterbury is a senior office-holder in the Diocese of Canterbury (a division of the Church of England Province of Canterbury). Like...