Deacon and Religious

Deacon

Deacon noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
Usage example: my cousin was married by his uncle, who is also a deacon in his church
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Religious and deacon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Religious" instead a noun "Deacon".

Nearby Word: deaconess

Religious

Religious noun - A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.

Deacon and religious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deacon" instead a noun "Religious".

Both words in one sentence

  • Comic Book / Astro City Sinister Minister: Subverted by The Deacon, who is the undisputed boss of all organized crime throughout the city, but not an actual religious figure.
  • In Small Gods Deacon Vorbis of the Omnian church plots to take over the Omnian High Priest post (The Cenobiarch) and usher in a new age of religious terror.
    Source: High Priest
  • Tattooed Crook The Deacon from Ghost Rider has religious symbols and iconography tattooed all over his entire body, and true to form he is a very devout... uh... Christianity-derived murderous evil cult member.
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