Noun:

प्रधान पादरी का सहायक,

archdeacons's Usage Examples:

In the West, in the 6th and 7th centuries, besides the original functions of their office, archdeacons had certain well-defined rights of visitation and supervision, being responsible for the good order of the lower clergy, the upkeep of ecclesiastical buildings and the safe-guarding of the church furniture - functions which involved a considerable disciplinary power.

In the East, in the 5th century, the archdeacons were already charged with the proof of the qualifications of candidates for ordination; they attended the bishops at ecclesiastical synods, and sometimes acted as their representatives; they shared in the administration of sees during a vacancy.

In the Armenian Church priests and archdeacons, as well as the bishops, wear a mitre.

It is specifically used as a title of address given to archdeacons in the Anglican Church.

The council of Trent took away the jurisdiction of archdeacons in marriage questions.

In the absence of such consent, the bishop may hear the cause with three assessors, of whom one shall be a barrister of seven years' standing and another the dean of the cathedral, or one of the archdeacons, or the chancellor.

The extent of jurisdiction of archdeacons depended much upon local customs. In England the custom was generally in their favour.

Archdeacons in course of time created officials who presided in court in their stead.

It was partly in order to counterpoise the power of archdeacons that bishops created officials (Fournier, p. 8).

On the 1st of July 1416 Chicheley directed a halfyearly inquisition by archdeacons to hunt out heretics.

Synonyms:

man of the cloth, clergyman, reverend,

Antonyms:

temporalty, profane, laity, layman,