Deacon’s Class (Coptic & English) on Fridays
In the rank of deaconate, there are five degrees, which are mentioned in ascending order:
Here is the translation of the titles from Arabic to English:
1. الإبصالتس – Absaltus “The Hymn Singer”
2. الأناغنوستيس – Anagnostic “The Reader”
3. الإيبودياكون – Ipodiacon “The Assistant Deacon”
4. الدياكون – “The Full Deacon” (or “The Deacon”)
5. الأرشيدياكون – “The Archdeacon” (or “The Chief Deacon”)
On July 21st, H.G. Bishop Saraphim promoted Dr. Paul Salama to Full Deacon.
On April 30th, H.G. Bishop Saraphim promoted Dr. Maher Rezkallah to Full Deacon.
