Greek: diakonos, minister
The highest of those in major orders but the lowest in rank of the hierarchical orders instituted by Christ. The Roman Pontifical states his duties thus
•to minister to the altar
•to baptize
•to preach
The diaconate is of divine institution. When in their vestments, deacons wear a stole that wraps across the left shoulder.
Anglican Church in the Philippines Mission House / Formation and Training Center in the Philippines
St. Augustine of Canterbury is the training and equipping arm of ACPT.
