👉 Deaconates, also known as deacons or eparchial priests, are members of a church who have been consecrated for a period of time by their bishop. They serve in the ministry and perform various tasks within the Church. In the context of the Catholic Church, deacons are typically chosen from among the lay faithful who have shown faith in Christ and have demonstrated an interest in serving God. They are appointed as priests or bishops in order to fulfill their responsibilities as stewards of the Church
