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The major difference between U.S. practice and that in several other English-speaking countries is the form of address for archbishops and bishops. In Britain and countries whose Roman Catholic usage it directly influenced: Archbishop: the Most Reverend (Most Rev.); addressed as Your Grace rather than His Excellency or Your Excellency.
The Reverend Archdeacon [insert name], Father [insert name], Deacon Father [insert name], Deacon [insert name]. Hierodeacon (Deacon-monk) The Reverend Hierodeacon [insert name], Father [insert name] Deacon's Wife: Diakonissa Mary (Greek), or the same titles as a priest's wife Abbot
In the Eastern Catholic Churches, in the absence of a priest, deacons do not vest and may only lead services as a reader, never presiding at weddings or funerals. The scriptural basis and description of the role and qualifications of the deacon can be found in Acts 6:1–9, and in 1 Timothy 3:1–13. [81]
Prayer of the Divine Office is an obligation undertaken by priests and deacons intending to become priests, while deacons intending to remain deacons are obliged to recite only a part. [8] [9] The constitutions of religious institutes generally oblige their members to celebrate at least parts and in some cases to do so jointly ("in choir"). [10]
The first deacons were ordained by the Apostles in Acts of the Apostles chapter 6. The ministry of the deacon in the Roman Catholic Church is described as one of service in three areas: the Word, the Liturgy and Charity. The deacon's ministry of the Word includes proclaiming the Gospel during the Mass, preaching and teaching.
A deacon may not perform any sacrament and performs no liturgical services on his own but serves only as an assistant to a priest and may not even vest without the blessing of a priest. The ordination of a deacon occurs after the Anaphora (Eucharistic Prayer) since his role is not in performing the Holy Mystery but consists only in serving; [11 ...
Afterwards the priest takes the Lamb in procession around the altar and the deacon follows with the wine and a candle. [8] At the altar, the priest, with appropriate prayers, blesses the Lamb and the wine, places the Lamb on the Paten and pours wine and a few drops of water in the chalice (the chalice is placed on the altar in a wooden box ...
In the Greek practice, the deacon may read the Gospel from the Bishop's throne. Prior to the reading, the following exchange takes place: Deacon: Wisdom! Arise! Let us listen to the Holy Gospel! Priest: Peace be unto all. Choir: And to Thy spirit. Deacon: The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to _____. Choir: Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory ...