deaconry

[ dee-kuh n-ree ]
/ ˈdi kən ri /

noun, plural dea·con·ries.

the office of a deacon.
deacons collectively.

Origin of deaconry

First recorded in 1425–75, deaconry is from the late Middle English word dekenry. See deacon, -ry

British Dictionary definitions for deaconry

deaconry
/ (ˈdiːkənrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

the office or status of a deacon
deacons collectively