From the Greek diakonos meaning servant, used to refer to the lowest Order in the Christian ministry, below the priest and bishop. The term is for both men and women who may undertake the tasks assigned to priests except presiding at Holy Communion and hearing confessions.

A senior clergyman of lower rank than a bishop but who is responsible for supervising the buildings and services of a cathedral or other church institution. A cathedral dean is also the senior priest of the diocese.

• In the Church of England a deanery is a collection of parishes within an archdeaconry. The more formal name, rural deanery, is less often used. The deanery is presided over by the rural dean.
• The official residence of a dean.

Has a membership of all clergy who are licensed to a parish within the deanery, plus elected lay members from every parish.

A sub division of the church consisting of a number of parishes under the pastoral and administrative care of a bishop.

A person who follows the teachings of Jesus. Usually refers to the twelve men that Jesus chose to live and work with him.