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No, a single man doesn't meet the scriptural qualifications for a deacon.
Deacons, like elders (bishops, pastors) are not only to be married, they are also to be fathers of good repute.
1 Timothy 3:12 - Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.[NKJV]
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∙ 9y agoYes, a deacon can be single.
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Give the musculine of deaconess?
deacon
Is there an appropriate gift to give someone being ordained as a deacon?
Books on servanthood. A deacon is called to serve.
In the Catholic Church who can be married but cannot give the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
A deacon
Why was carters secret service name deacon?
The military give them the names.
What is the average donation to give a Catholic priest for graveside rites?
It is customary to give a donation to the parish, and the suggested amount is around $200 - $300. There are no suggested donations for the services of the priest or deacon although a love offering is suggested for the priest or deacon.
How can the word 'scripture' be used in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.Holy scripture helps people to live better lives.We will read from the scripture today.Scripture tells us to love each other.
One who delivers a sermon is called?
In the Roman Catholic Faith, a homily (sermon) may be delivered by a man who has been ordained as a Deacon on his way to Priesthood, a Permanent Deacon ( a man, married or single, who usually begins his studies after he has reached the age of 35 ) who has received the proper training, and with the permission of his pastor; any priest. Lay People (to include male and female religious) may give "reflections"
Give you scripture for believing in the bible?
Read Mark 13:5-31.
Scripture for i know the thoughts that i think toward you says the lord thoughts of peace and not of evil to give you an expected end?
Jeremiah 29:11......This is a wonderful scripture!
Why did Saint Vincent of Saragossa become a saint?
Vincent was a deacon in the early Church in Spain. He was tortured by being burned on a gridiron for being a Christian. When he refused to give up his scriptures to be burned, he was martyred. Early Christians considered martyrs as automatic saints.
Do you give a stipend to a Catholic deacon at a funeral?
You need to call your parish office and ask what stipend is considered appropriate in your diocese.
What actually killed Matthew the tax collector?
There is nothing in scripture nor in tradition that tells us how Matthew died. Since it is impossible to give a scripture reference for something that is not mentioned in scripture I can only suggest that you read the Acts of the Apostles to see for yourself.
