Deaconess
Rom. 16:1, 3, 12; Phil. 4:2, 3; 1 Tim. 3:11; 5:9, 10; Titus 2:3,
4). In these passages it is evident that females were then
engaged in various Christian ministrations. Pliny makes mention
of them also in his letter to Trajan (A.D. 110).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Deaconess' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.