diyakonisa
diyakonísa with stress marks
deaconess
Usage Note
Diyakonisa comes from Spanish diaconisa, itself from Greek diakonissa, and refers to a woman serving in a formal ministerial or deacon-like role in a Christian church. In the Philippine context it is most commonly used in Protestant and evangelical congregations that formally ordain women to the diaconate.
Examples
" Diyakonisa siya sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
She is a deaconess at the church.
Literal Translation
Deaconess she in-the church.
" Si Ate Rosa ay nagsilbing diyakonisa sa kanilang simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Ate Rosa served as a deaconess in their church.
Literal Translation
Sister Rosa served as deaconess in their church.
" Bago siya naging pastor, naglingkod muna siya bilang diyakonisa sa loob ng maraming taon sa kanilang kongregasyon. "
Natural Translation
Before she became a pastor, she first served as a deaconess for many years in their congregation.
Literal Translation
Before she became pastor, served first she as deaconess for many years in their congregation.
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