A deaconess is a female deacon. Whose duties are the same as a male deacon.
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There are only deacons mentioned in the Bible. The word "deaconess" is not in the Bible. Also, a "deacon" is a man. However, to answer the question, "deaconess' is a word which has largely gone out of style, but used to be the equivalent of a female chaplain in schools and some church groups. The duties vary greatly, according to the church (or school) using the term, but generally involve relationship counselling and spiritual guidance for others.
The plural form of the noun deaconess is deaconesses.The plural possessive form is deaconesses'.Example: The deaconesses' daughters are in the choir.
Jane Marie Bancroft Robinson has written: 'Deaconesses in Europe and their lessons for America' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Deaconesses
There are no known deaconesses in the Orthodox Church today, as the practice of having deaconesses gradually discontinued over the centuries. This does not mean that deaconesses are not allowed, or could not be appointed in future, but there has possibly not been a need or demand for their services any longer. The role of deaconesses in the Church was non-liturgical, meaning they did not administer any of the sacraments of the Church or perform the role of a priest. Their main role was to take care of the charitable work of the Church, to assist during the baptism of women, ministering to the martyrs in prison, and taking care of the widows and orphans. These were very important roles in the early church.
At the Institution of Deaconesses in Kasherwerth,Germany
Yes, they do have deacons. They also have deaconesses..
The correct spelling is deaconesses.
Both Deaconess, or Deacon is acceptable
Jutta. Schmidt has written: 'Beruf:Schwester' -- subject- s -: Deaconesses, History, Religious life and customs, Lutheran Church
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