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A deacon (from Greek "assistant", "servant") is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the final commendation at the gravesite or the reception of the body at a service in the funeral home | instance of | Deacons may lead funeral rites outside Mass | 0.80 | text |
| and may assist the priest at the requiem Mass | instance of | Deacons may lead funeral rites outside Mass | 0.80 | text |
| Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament | instance of | They can also preside over various services | 0.80 | text |
| and they may give certain blessings | instance of | They can also preside over various services | 0.80 | text |
| Deacon | related to Anglicanism | In Anglican | 0.60 | section |
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| Deacon | related to Anglicanism | England | 0.60 | section |
| Deacon | related to Anglicanism | Free Church | 0.60 | section |
| Deacon | related to Anglicanism | Anglican | 0.60 | section |
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