Understanding the Role of Protodeacon in Eastern and Western Christianity The term ‘Protodeacon’ originates from the Greek words ‘proto-‘ meaning ‘first’ and ‘diakonos’ which translates to ‘assistant’, ‘servant’, or ‘waiting-man’. This honorific title is utilized within various Christian denominations, primarily in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, as well as the Roman Catholic Church. …
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