Diakono (en. Deacon)

diyáko-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person appointed in the church to serve and assist in the affairs of the community.

He is a deacon in their church and leads in helping out.

Siya ay isang diakono sa kanilang simbahan at nangunguna sa mga pagtulong.

A level of holy order within the church, typically serving as a bridge between priests and the faithful.

As a deacon, he has the duty to oversee the sacraments.

Bilang diakono, siya ay may tungkulin na mangasiwa sa mga sakramento.

Diakono is derived from the Greek word 'diakonia' meaning 'service'.

church deacon

A deacon assigned to a specific church with specific duties.

diakono ng simbahan

deaconess

The female counterpart of a deacon who also has roles in the church.

diakonesa

A person who acts like a 'assistant' to a Catholic priest, but sometimes used informally to refer to those who help in the church.

Who's that deacon? They always seem to be passing out pamphlets at church.

Sino'ng diakono na 'yan? Parang lagi na lang nag-aabot ng mga pamphlet sa simbahan.

Sometimes used occasionally to refer to people with good intentions or who help.

Don't you want to stand up and help? There are so many deacons here in our neighborhood.

Ayaw mo talagang umsto at tumulong? Ang dami naman kasing diakono dito sa barangay natin.