Category:Diaconate

Di*ac"o*nate, n. Etym: [L. diaconatus: cf. F. diaconat.]

Defn: The office of a deacon; deaconship; also, a body or board of deacons.

diaconate Di*ac"o*nate, a.

Defn: Governed by deacons. "Diaconate church." T. Goodwin.