noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The church hired a diaconal worker to assist with various community service projects.

Definition:Relating to or characteristic of a deacon or the priesthood rank of deacon.

From diaconal

Example:He was ordained to the diaconate, serving as a bridge between the laypeople and the clergy.

Definition:The office or order of a deacon in the Christian church, or the service or function of a deacon, especially in an organized manner so as to form a separate and definite order.

From diaconate