Deaconal concelebration?

[Spirithound]

At my parish, it is the norm for both of our priests to concelebrate every Mass (I love seeing both of them there!). Anyways, is there ever more than one deacon serving a Mass? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this.

 

[PBP]

I’m not sure of your question as both priests and deacons are mentioned.
I have seen 2 priests and 2 deacons concelebrate at masses for Christmas midnight and the Easter Vigil.

 

[Spirithound]

I’m not sure of your question as both priests and deacons are mentioned.
I have seen 2 priests and 2 deacons concelebrate at masses for Christmas midnight and the Easter Vigil.

thanks!

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

At my parish, it is the norm for both of our priests to concelebrate every Mass (I love seeing both of them there!). Anyways, is there ever more than one deacon serving a Mass? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this.

It’s improper or at least confusing to use the term “concelebration” when speaking about a Deacon at Mass.
It is possible for more than one Deacon to serve at a Mass, they just divide up the role between them.

 

[benedictgal]

Brother Rich is right. Deacons don’t “concelebrate”. They assist the celebrant, but, there role is to proclaim the Gospel, prepare teh altar for the offertory, assist with certain parts of the Mass such as “Let us offer each other the sign of peace” and “The Mass is ended…” and distribute Holy Communion. During the doxology, the deacon holds up the chalice while the priest holds up the Host.

If you watch any of the Papal Masses, you will see that there are at least two deacons who assist the Holy Father. One is the Deacon of the Gospel and the other is the Deacon of the Altar.

 

[Spirithound]

Thanks Brother Rich and BenedictGal! Lexical error noted

 

[JReducation]

Let’s not forget that a deacon is also a preacher. The deacon my preach the homily as the mass. This too is part of their ministry.

I’m not sure if the term “serve” is appropriate for a deacon. They do not concelebrate, but the Latin docuements do not use the term “serve” they use the phrase, “exercise the order of deacon”.

I think this is done to avoid confusing the role of the deacon with that of the acolyte and lector.

JR

 

[Evan]

I’m not sure if the term “serve” is appropriate for a deacon. They do not concelebrate, but the Latin docuements do not use the term “serve” they use the phrase, “exercise the order of deacon”.

The greek word, “deacon”, however means “one who serves.” So to say “the deacon serves” is to say “the deacon exercises the order of deacon”

 

[Aramis]

Let’s not forget that a deacon is also a preacher. The deacon my preach the homily as the mass. This too is part of their ministry.

I’m not sure if the term “serve” is appropriate for a deacon. They do not concelebrate, but the Latin docuements do not use the term “serve” they use the phrase, “exercise the order of deacon”.

I think this is done to avoid confusing the role of the deacon with that of the acolyte and lector.

JR

The term proper to the deacon’s role is “assist”, not serve, and definitely not concelebrate. Concelebration is a priestly action, involving one or more priests (and/or bishops).

 

[JReducation]

Thank you Evan and Aramis for your good responses. I was aware that a deacon does not concelebrate, but I could not, for the life of me, properly translate the Latin into English correctly. I had a brain clog. LOL

English is not my native language. But I try.

Fraternally,

JR

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Let’s not forget that a deacon is also a preacher. The deacon my preach the homily as the mass. This too is part of their ministry.

I’m not sure if the term “serve” is appropriate for a deacon. They do not concelebrate, but the Latin docuements do not use the term “serve” they use the phrase, “exercise the order of deacon”.

I think this is done to avoid confusing the role of the deacon with that of the acolyte and lector.

JR

“Assist might be a better term.” Leaving “Serving” to the acolyte.