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ARCHDEACON

An official who formerly administered part of diocese, in virtue of jurisdiction delegated to him by his bishop. Today similar duties are performed by auxiliary bishops, vicar-generals and others. In the Anglican Church the assistants to the bishops are still called archdeacons.

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Saturday after Ash Wednesday; Opt. Mem. of St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor

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Not only fasting, private prayer, and almsgiving, but also corporate worship helps to form the thorough Christian. All worship centers in Christ, the one mediator. His presence and priesthood are the hope of the world Through Him as their Head, all His members give the Trinity due homage, thanksgiving, and…

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