medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Stan Metheny wrote:
>
> That Stephen was the first deacon is the traditional interpretation of Acts
> 6:5.
> Whence his representation in dalmatic and tonsure.
And why at a medieval cathedral the Deacons were allowed to run things on 26th December, leaving 27th December to the Priests, and 28th December to the choirboys.
John Briggs
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