Dcn.
Religion abbreviation · Religious Title
| Stands for | Deacon |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
Dcn. stands for Deacon, a religious title abbreviation.
Title for ordained deacons, the order of clergy below priests in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches, who preach, baptize, witness marriages and serve the poor. Since the Second Vatican Council, married men may be ordained as permanent deacons in the Catholic Church.
Example: Dcn. Robert Garza will preach at the Saturday vigil Mass.
Usage notes
Also written Deac. Catholic men preparing for priesthood are ordained "transitional deacons" first. In many Protestant churches, deacons are lay leaders elected by the congregation rather than ordained clergy. Wives of deacons are not given a title.
Related abbreviations
More religious title abbreviations
- CM – Congregation of the Mission
- CP – Congregation of the Passion
- CSC – Congregation of Holy Cross
- CSJ – Congregation of Saint Joseph
- CSsR – Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
- DC – Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
- Fr. – Father
- FSC – Brothers of the Christian Schools
- H.E. – His Eminence
- H.H. – His Holiness
- IHM – Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- LC – Legionaries of Christ