What is the difference between a “transitional” deacon and a “permanent” deacon?
Men who are to be ordained priests are ordained deacons prior to priesthood. These men are sometimes referred to as “transitional” deacons, because they are in the process of transition into priesthood. Men who are ordained deacons and remain in that state are sometimes referred to as “permanent” deacons. Both transitional and permanent deacons share in the Order of Deacon.
