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Dalmatic |
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A tunic with wide sleeves, falling at least to the knees; it is the normal liturgical
vestment of the deacon, and is sometimes worn by other clergy. The dalmatic should
ordinarily match the celebrant's chasuble in colour and fabric. (The name comes from the
ancient land of Dalmatia [modern Croatia], where a tunic of this sort was worn.)
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Deacon |
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A clergyman in the lowest order. Deacons are ordained for the works of charity,
teaching, and administration, and to assist the bishops and priests. (The word comes from
the Greek "diakonos," meaning "minister" or "waiter.")
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Dean |
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A senior clergyman. The chief officer of a cathedral has the title "dean," as does
the head of a seminary. The senior clergyman in a particular region of a diocese is called
a "dean" or "rural dean." (The word comes from the Latin "decanus," meaning "officer in
charge of ten men.")
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Diocese |
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A particular church and the area in which it is situated. A diocese has a bishop
as its pastor and usually comprises a number of parishes, as well as missions, schools,
charitable institutions, and so forth.
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Old Testament