Deacon
About Course
Formation for the diaconate in the Orthodox Christian tradition: the apostolic origins of the diaconate, the deacon’s ministry in the Divine Liturgy, the leading of the litanies, the proclamation of the Gospel, the care of the poor, the deacon’s vestments, and the humility that must crown ordained service.
Course Content
Lessons
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The Diaconate in the Early Church — the Seven and St. Stephen
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Deacon — Lesson 1 Quiz: The Seven and St. Stephen
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The Deacon in the Divine Liturgy I — the Liturgy of the Word
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Deacon — Lesson 2 Quiz: The Liturgy of the Word
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The Deacon in the Divine Liturgy II — the Liturgy of the Faithful
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Deacon — Lesson 3 Quiz: The Liturgy of the Faithful
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The Litanies — Leading the People in Prayer
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Deacon — Lesson 4 Quiz: The Litanies
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Proclaiming the Gospel — the Deacon as Herald
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Deacon — Lesson 5 Quiz: The Deacon as Herald
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Diakonia — the Care of the Poor and Works of Charity
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Deacon — Lesson 6 Quiz: Care of the Poor
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The Deacon’s Vestments — Sticharion, Orarion, and Epimanikia
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Deacon — Lesson 7 Quiz: The Deacon’s Vestments
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Humility in Ordained Service
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Deacon — Lesson 8 Quiz: Humility in Service