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Daily Office: Another name for Morning and Evening Prayer.

Deacon: From the Greek word diakonos (servant). Originally a church administrator. Currently, the term may refer to a member of the clergy, a lay minister, or a lay administrator.

Dean: Most commonly used as an assistant to the bishop who runs the cathedral.

Demon: Originally an angel, it joined with Satan to oppose God.

Diocese: A geographical area under the jurisdiction of a bishop.

Disciples: Followers of Jesus. At one time, Jesus had 12 disciples; at another time, 70 are mentioned.

Disestablishment: Cancellation of the official status of a faith group as a country's official church.

Doctrine: From the Latin word " doctrina " (doctor) and the Greek "didaskolos" (teaching). A body of beliefs that is taught.

Dogma: From the Greek word " dogma " (a decree). A revealed truth defined by a faith group.

Dual Covenant: This is the theological concept that God has continued his covenants with the Jewish people, and has established a new, parallel covenant with the followers of Christianity. 

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