Concerning the deacons: of the origin and institution of their office we may read, Acts 6, where we find that the apostles themselves did in the beginning serve the poor, "At whose feet was brought the price of the things that were sold: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Tungkol sa mga diakono: mababasa natin ang pinagmulan at pagkakatatag ng kanilang tungkulin sa Mga Gawa 6, kung saan makikita natin na sa simula ay mismong ang mga apostol ang naglilingkod sa mga dukha, "… Dinala ang pinagbilhan ng mga ito.