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:''This page discusses the deacons as portrayed directly in the video series as a group. For information on "The Deacons" that have left comments after several of the videos, see [[The Deacons (commenter)]]. For information on the individual deacon who has been clearly seen in videos, see [[Deacon (individual)]].''
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{{One other use|the Deacons of [[the Order]] as portrayed in the series|the [[LG15 Spin-offs|fanfiction]] [[comment board]] user that posts under the name "The Deacons" and more recently, "Deacons"|The Deacons (commenter)}}
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| name        = Deacons
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| image      = Deacon2.jpg
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| first      = [[On The Run]]
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| last        = [[Julia & Rupert]]
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| age        = Varies
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| actor      = [[Kenneth Goodfried]], [[Cameos#John McGarr|John McGarr]], [[KateModern cameos#Delaney Ashley|Delaney Ashley]], [[LG15: The Last cameos#Vincenza Robinson|Vincenza Robinson]]
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The '''Deacons''' appear to be among the leaders of the [[Hymn of One]], though junior to the [[Elder|Elders]], who are leaders of the entire [[The Order|Order]].  [[Bree]] knew little about the Deacons, but they evidently hold great sway in the community.  They were responsible for recruiting Bree for the Ceremony, without even allowing her parents to attend.  The Deacons also appear to be responsible for the murder of [[Drew Avery|Bree's father]].
  
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In [[I Talked To My Parents]] [[Bree]] mentions the deacons of her religion for the first time.  It is unclear how they are related to [[The Elders]] of her [[Bree's religion]].
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==Role of Deacons==
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[[Image:0069-BreesParents.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Taking away Bree's parents.]]
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[[Bree]] mentions the Deacons of her religion for the first time in [[I Talked To My Parents]] (Oct. 26, 2006).  Bree identified one of the Deacons in the video [[On The Run]], and said he was also present at [[The Ceremony (video)|her fake ceremony]].  Along with [[Lucy]], the Deacon led her parents out of the house.  This same Deacon and Lucy were also in the car that pulled up in front of Bree's father, before he was shot.
  
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According to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deacon deacon] is a role in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_church Christian Church] which is generally associated with service of some kind.  Although the term is used in Christianity, it is not an exclusively Christian term.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deacon#Scots_usage Wikipedia state that]: "In Scots language, the title deacon is used for a head-workman, a master or chairman of a trade guild, or one who is adept, expert and proficient. The term deaconry refers to the office of a deacon or the trade guild under a deacon." Some of the ritual traditions of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild guilds] were conserved in order organizations such as the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/lgpedia/index.php/Freemason Freemasons] and [[Aleister Crowley]] is know to have been influenced by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry Freemasonry].
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After the initial ceremony was revealed to be a fake, Bree refused to participate in the real ceremony, but the Deacons were not happy.  Bree believed her parents could talk the Deacons out of it, but when her parents failed, Bree was forced to flee.  In the video [[Motel Pool]], Bree revealed that the Deacons have considerable influence over the police department and the courts. Her fear of the Deacons is why she has never contacted the police about her situation.
  
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There is an ecclesiastical arm of the [[Ordo Templi Orientis]] (OTO) an international fraternal initiatory organization devoted to promulgating the Law of [[Thelema]], called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecclesia_Gnostica_Catholica Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica] (EGC)
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Other Deacons were possibly seen in the video [[The Ceremony (video)|The Ceremony]], although only in brief glimpses.  It was also revealed in the production credits that the Deacon seen in [[On The Run]] is [[Kenneth Goodfried]], father of [[Greg Goodfried]].
  
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The chief function of EGC is the public and private performance of the [[Gnostic Mass]] (Liber XV), a eucharistic ritual written by Crowley in 1913.
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After the Deacons were mentioned in [[45 Seconds|early January 2007]] as being involved in the death of Bree's dad, they were not mentioned by any character - except being referenced in the whiteboard in [[About The Gun]] (April 16, 2007) - until Sonia's claim in [[We All Make Mistakes]] (Oct. 8, 2007) that a Deacon told her and Carl that someone had "disobeyed the principals of the Hymn of One." Sonia believes he was referring to the rogue Elder that the [[My Fatal Mistake|Watcher told Jonas about]] after Emma was taken away by Claire.
  
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The first ordination in E.G.C. is that of the Diaconate. Second Degree initiates of O.T.O. who have been confirmed in E.G.C. can be ordained as Deacons, whose principal duties are to assist the Priesthood.
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A Deacon was also seen in [[They'll Do Anything]], attempting to prevent [[Sonia]], [[Daniel]], and [[Jonas]] from kidnapping the [[Ceremony baby]] from her [[Adopting couple|adoptive Hymn of One parents]]. This Deacon ended up getting shot by a misfired bullet from a [[Watcher]].
  
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There is likely to be a connection between "The Deacons" and "[[The Elders]]" but the story line has not yet clarified that issue.
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Deacons are also responsible for presiding over the Hymn of One's marriage equivalent, "[[Julia & Rupert|The Bond of Eternal Unity]]."
  
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It was previously thought that a dark figure seen in some of the latest videos was a deacon.  In [[Exploring The Motel]], a man in a black suit is briefly on camera walking by the pool.  Gemma's reply [[Someone's Following You]] has confirmed that this character might be significant. In [[Breakfast In Bed]], fans also noticed the appearance of another (perhaps the same) man in a suit who was standing in the cereal aisle of the grocery store.  He is not recognizable in any of the videos.  In a video appropriately titled [[A Watcher]] Gemma points out that this man has a tell tale sign on his hand that indicates he is actually a [[Watcher]].  In [[Man In The Suit]], Bree had previously shrugged off the possibility that she and Daniel were being followed.
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==Relation to Elders==
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In the video, [[I Completed The Ceremony]], Bree first mentions meeting The Elders of her religion.   
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In the whiteboard in [[About The Gun]] (Apr. 16, 2007), the Deacons are shown as being junior to [[Elder|Elders]].
  
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In [[On The Run]], a [[Deacon (individual)|Deacon]] is seen escorting [[Bree]]'s parents from their house.  Bree identifies him as one of the Deacons from [[The Ceremony]].
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==Deacons in Other Religions==
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A deacon is commonly known as a role in the Christian Church which is generally associated with service of some kind.<ref>{{wikipedia|Deacon|Wikipedia article "Deacon"}}</ref>  However, the term "deacon" is not exclusively Christian.  "In Scots language, the title deacon is used for head-workman, a master or chairman of a trade guild, or one who is adept, expert, and proficient.  The term deaconry refers to the office of a deacon or the trade guild unders a deacon."<ref>{{wikipedia|Deacon#Scots_usage|Secular usage of "deacon"}}</ref>
  
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The Deacons also post information regarding the Grigori AKA Watchers and seem to be playing both sides they seem like they could be protecting thier asset (Bree) or possibly working with the Grigori (Watchers).  Nothing is known quite yet.
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"Deacon" is also a title in the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica<ref>{{wikipedia|Ecclesia_Gnostica_Catholica|Wikipedia article "Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica"}}</ref> (EGC), the ecclesiastical arm of Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO).  OTO is an international fraternal initiatory organization devoted to promulgating the Law of [[Thelema]].
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==Fan-fiction commenter==
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On the comment boards, a user has left comments after several videos, claiming to be The Deacons.  This poster is believed to be fan fiction.  More information on these posts can be found at [[The Deacons (commenter)]].
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==See Also==
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*[[Donovan Langley]]
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*[[Mrs. Cooper]]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 6 April 2009

This article is about the Deacons of the Order as portrayed in the series. For the fanfiction comment board user that posts under the name "The Deacons" and more recently, "Deacons", see The Deacons (commenter).
Deacons
Deacon2.jpg
First Appearance Last Appearance
On The Run Julia & Rupert
Character information
Age Varies
Portrayed by Kenneth Goodfried, John McGarr, Delaney Ashley, Vincenza Robinson

Videos with Deacons

The Deacons appear to be among the leaders of the Hymn of One, though junior to the Elders, who are leaders of the entire Order. Bree knew little about the Deacons, but they evidently hold great sway in the community. They were responsible for recruiting Bree for the Ceremony, without even allowing her parents to attend. The Deacons also appear to be responsible for the murder of Bree's father.

Role of Deacons

Taking away Bree's parents.

Bree mentions the Deacons of her religion for the first time in I Talked To My Parents (Oct. 26, 2006). Bree identified one of the Deacons in the video On The Run, and said he was also present at her fake ceremony. Along with Lucy, the Deacon led her parents out of the house. This same Deacon and Lucy were also in the car that pulled up in front of Bree's father, before he was shot.

After the initial ceremony was revealed to be a fake, Bree refused to participate in the real ceremony, but the Deacons were not happy. Bree believed her parents could talk the Deacons out of it, but when her parents failed, Bree was forced to flee. In the video Motel Pool, Bree revealed that the Deacons have considerable influence over the police department and the courts. Her fear of the Deacons is why she has never contacted the police about her situation.

Other Deacons were possibly seen in the video The Ceremony, although only in brief glimpses. It was also revealed in the production credits that the Deacon seen in On The Run is Kenneth Goodfried, father of Greg Goodfried.

After the Deacons were mentioned in early January 2007 as being involved in the death of Bree's dad, they were not mentioned by any character - except being referenced in the whiteboard in About The Gun (April 16, 2007) - until Sonia's claim in We All Make Mistakes (Oct. 8, 2007) that a Deacon told her and Carl that someone had "disobeyed the principals of the Hymn of One." Sonia believes he was referring to the rogue Elder that the Watcher told Jonas about after Emma was taken away by Claire.

A Deacon was also seen in They'll Do Anything, attempting to prevent Sonia, Daniel, and Jonas from kidnapping the Ceremony baby from her adoptive Hymn of One parents. This Deacon ended up getting shot by a misfired bullet from a Watcher.

Deacons are also responsible for presiding over the Hymn of One's marriage equivalent, "The Bond of Eternal Unity."

Relation to Elders

In the video, I Completed The Ceremony, Bree first mentions meeting The Elders of her religion. In the whiteboard in About The Gun (Apr. 16, 2007), the Deacons are shown as being junior to Elders.

Deacons in Other Religions

A deacon is commonly known as a role in the Christian Church which is generally associated with service of some kind.<ref>Wikipedia article "Deacon"</ref> However, the term "deacon" is not exclusively Christian. "In Scots language, the title deacon is used for head-workman, a master or chairman of a trade guild, or one who is adept, expert, and proficient. The term deaconry refers to the office of a deacon or the trade guild unders a deacon."<ref>Secular usage of "deacon"</ref>

"Deacon" is also a title in the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica<ref>Wikipedia article "Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica"</ref> (EGC), the ecclesiastical arm of Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). OTO is an international fraternal initiatory organization devoted to promulgating the Law of Thelema.

Fan-fiction commenter

On the comment boards, a user has left comments after several videos, claiming to be The Deacons. This poster is believed to be fan fiction. More information on these posts can be found at The Deacons (commenter).

See Also

References

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