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One belonging to an order in the Roman Catholic Church, next interior to the order of deacons; also, a member of a minor order in the Greek Church.

The order or office of subdeacon.

A subdeacon who bears a cross before an archbishop or primate on solemn occasions.

the Mass. See Canon. -- High Mass, Mass with incense, music, the assistance of a deacon, subdeacon, etc. -- Low Mass, Mass which is said by the priest through-out, without music. -- Mass bell, the sanctus bell. See Sanctus. -- Mass book, the missal or Roman Catholic service book.

Of or pertaining to a subdeacon, or to the office or rank of a subdeacon.

A short, close-fitting vestment worn by bishops under the dalmatic, and by subdeacons.