Deacons Page

Deacons are called to sacramental, liturgical, and pastoral care ministries. Specifically, the Deacon assists the Priest in worship and administration of the sacraments, cares for the poor, the sick, and the outcast, and assists in pastoral care. The order of deacon is not a “stepping stone” or a lesser order than the order of priest. Instead, it is a specific calling that has its own focus and purpose. Because priests serve as deacons in transition, we use the term Vocational Deacon for those called to the order for life. In the Anglican Diocese of the South we ordain men and women to the order of deacons.