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Deacon is a role in the Christian Church which is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. In many traditions, the diaconate is a clerical office; in others, it is for laity.
The word deacon (and deaconess) is derived from the Greek word diakonos (διάκονος), which is often translated servant or more specifically waiter. Some believe that the office of deacon originated in the selection of seven men (among them Stephen) to assist with the pastoral and administrative needs of the early church. (Acts of the Apostles, chapter 6)
A biblical description of the qualities required of a deacon can be found in 1 Timothy 3:8–13 (text available at Wikisource in either the Bible, King James, 1 Timothy#Chapter 3 or the Bible, World English, 1 Timothy#Chapter 3 version; in the latter, deacons are called servants).
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Philip the Deacon - Short article, by Karen Rae Keck.
Philip, Saint, one of the seven deacons chosen by the Twelve Disciples - Brief entry in the Columbia Encyclopedia.
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St. Philip the Deacon - Brief summary of what can be known of Philip from Scripture.
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