Pronunciation:
[Dee-kun] (noun)
Example: John, a Deacon, was passing the sacrament
on Sunday.
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Definition:
Office in the Aaronic Priesthood. Passers of the
sacrament.
Related Terms
• Aaronic
Priesthood
• Bishop
• Ordain
• Priest
• Sacrament
• Teacher
Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings,
home teaching, and activities.
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