St. Stephen, the Archdeacon and first martyr
Ranks of Clergy
1. Archbishop (Pope, Patriarch)
2. Metropolitan
3. Bishop
4. Khouri-episcopos (village bishop)
5. Hegomen (Archpriest)
6. Priest
7. Archdeacon
8. Deacon
9. Subdeacon
"For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus"
1 Timothy 3:13
Ranks of the Diaconate1. Archdeacon
2. Subdeacon
3. Deacon (consecrated)
4. Anaghnostos (Reader)
5. Epsaltos (Singer or Chanter)
Helpful Links:
http://www.suscopts.org/deacons/deaconship/deacons_ordination_requirements.pdf
http://www.suscopts.org/deacons/index.shtml
http://www.copticheritage.org/rites Coptic Rites Encyclopedia
http://alhan.org/ Learn Coptic Orthodox Hymns
http://www.coptichymnsinenglish.net/ Coptic English Hymns
http://www.suscopts.org/deacons/hymns/audio/english/lit_hymns/ More Coptic English Hymns
http://tasbeha.org/mp3.html Coptic Hymnology
http://www.suscopts.org/pdf/journeythroughtheholyfast.pdf Great Lent Daily Reading Guide
Click Below for a link to Psalms for deacons or anyone to read on the way to church
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