What is Deacon?
{{No sources}} A '''deacon''' is a role in the [[Christianity|Christian]] church. The job of a deacon is different depending on the church he or she is a part of. A deacon usually helps to run the church and teaches people about Christianity. A deacon can also witness marriages. Men who intend to become priests are usually named deacons for some time before advancing onto the rank of priest. In the [[Eastern Orthodoxy|Eastern Orthodox]] and [[Roman Catholic]] churches men are not allowed to marry after they have become deacons. Deacons in [[Protestant]] churches are allowed to marry. A '''protodeacon''' is an [[wikt:honorary|honorary]] rank given to certain married deacons in Eastern Christian churches. In the [[Russian Orthodox Church]] it is an honorary title given to married deacons, as a mark of which, the clergyman is entitled to wear a [[Burgundy (color)|burgundy]]-colored [[skufia]]. {{religion-stub}} {{Catholic Church ranks}} [[Category:Christian religious occupations]]