plural of archdeacon

(Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy) A senior administrative official in a diocese, just under the bishop, often in charge of an archdeaconry. As a title, it can be filled by either a deacon or priest.

The office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office / The residence, or territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

plural of archdeaconry

The rank or office of an archdeacon.

plural of archdeaconship

The wife of an archdeacon. / A female archdeacon.

plural of archdeaconess