deacon
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdikən// UK //dˈiːkən// dea·con
n. a member of the church who helps the priest with religious duties and community care.
n. an ordained minister in certain Christian denominations, ranking below a priest or minister, responsible for administrative and charitable duties.
The deacon helped serve the food at the church dinner.
As the local deacon, he visited sick parishioners and organized the annual charity drive.