The Senior & Junior Deacon

The principal duties of the Senior Deacon are to conduct candidates around the Lodge and speak for them during Passing and Raising ceremonies, to attend the Worshipful Master as needed and to carry his orders to the Senior Warden.  

The office and duties of Junior Deacon are similar in many respects to that of Senior Deacon, with particular responsibilities in the Initiation ceremony, to attend the Senior Warden, and carry messages to the Junior Warden.  

Deacons should be preparing themselves for progression to the Master’s Chair, by appropriate study and attendance at courses etc. 

In many Lodges Deacons also conduct Ballots, attend to Tracing Boards, and collect Alms.