noun
- a high-ranking Christian cleric who assists a bishop in administrative duties
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The archdeacon supervised the parish priests in the diocese.
- She was appointed archdeacon after years of faithful service.
- The archdeacon conducted the annual inspection of church properties.
- He met with the archdeacon to discuss the new building project.
- The bishop relied on his archdeacon for administrative support.
- The archdeacon presided over the regional clergy meeting.