Subdeacon is a ministry in various branches of Christianity. The subdeacon has a specific liturgical role and is placed below the deacon and above the acolyte in the order of precedence.
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Città del Vaticano - Cupola della Basilica di S. Pietro
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Gospel reading during the Great Blessing of Waters (holy water) at Theophany (Epiphany) as observed ...
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Cross Procession in Novosibirsk
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Emblem of the Papacy: Triple Tiara and Keys
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Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter by Pietro Perugino (1481-82) Fresco, 335 x 550 cm Cappella Sist...
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The subdeacon presents the gospel book to the bishop