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• Could you please tell me about deaconship? How is it different in our church from the Protestant and the Catholic Church?
• What is the best way to attract deacons to attending hymns classes? For the past year I have been trying to attract seven particular deacons to attend, but to no avail... I have taken the Lord Jesus with me to visit them; have called them on the telephone...They would come once or twice.
• What is the role of the rank of Deacon? Is this a full time position? Would they get paid a salary from the Church, similar to the priest (Abouna)? Are all deacons consecrated? If they are, what would make a difference between one who is paid and one who is not? This leads to another question that is a little of off tangent from the above. Nonetheless, if you only have one deacon, would they take on the roles of the archdeacon?? Also, can they ordain a deacon for the sole purpose of giving the blood, while neglecting his other duties?