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:''This page discusses the deacons as portrayed directly in the video series as a group. For information on the user named "The Deacons" that left comments after several of the videos, see [[The Deacons (commenter)]]. For information on the individual deacon who was clearly seen in videos, see [[Deacon (individual)]].''
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'''The Deacons''' appear to be the leaders of the mysterious [[Order of Denderah]]. Even [[Bree]] knows little about the Deacons.  They evidently hold great sway in the community, they were responsible for recruiting Bree for an exclusive ceremony without even allowing her parents to attend.  The Deacons also appear to be responsible for the murder of [[Bree's father]].
  
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==Role of Deacons==
  
[[Bree]] mentions the deacons of her religion for the first time in [[I Talked To My Parents]].  She also mentioned the Elders in [[I Completed The Ceremony]], but whether "Elders" is synonymous with "Deacons" is still unclear.  It might be a different title altogether.  The deacons of Bree's religion are mysterious characters and even Bree knows little about them.  They hold great sway in the community, recruiting Bree for an exclusive ceremony without even allowing her parents to attend.  When Bree's parents approached them to ask that Bree not complete the ceremony, the deacons refused to allow it.  Bree and her parents were concerned by that develoment, which is another indication of their authority in the community, as it seems that the deacons can order a couple to blindly trust them with their only child.  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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[[Image:Deacon2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|One of the Deacons who led Bree's father and mother away, and later was present at the murder of Bree's father.]]
  
A deacon is commonly known as a role in the Christian Church which is generally associaed with service of some kind.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 proficientThe Trm deaconry refers to the office of a deacon or the trade guild unders a deacon."<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deacon#Scots_usage Secular usage of "deacon"]</ref>  Some of the ritual traditions of the guilds<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild Wikipedia article "Guild"]</ref> were conserved in other organizations, such as the [[Freemasonry|Freemasons]].
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[[Bree]] mentions the Deacons of her religion for the first time in [[I Talked To My Parents]].  Bree identified one of the Deacons in the video [[On The Run]], and said he was also present at [[Bree's ritual|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.
  
"Deacon" is also a title in the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecclesia_Gnostica_Catholica Wikipedia article "Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica"]</ref> (EGC), the ecclesiastical arm of the [[Aleister Crowley|Ordo Templi Orientis]] (OTO)OTO is an international fraternal initiatory organization devoted to promulgating the Law of [[Thelema]].
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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 courtsHer fear of the Deacons is why she has never contacted the police about her situation.
  
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Other Deacons were possibly seen in the video [[The Ceremony]], although only in brief glimpses.
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==Relation to Elders==
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In the video, [[I Completed The Ceremony]], Bree mentions meeting The Elders of her religion.  Several hypotheses have floated:
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* That the Deacons report to the Elders.
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* That the Deacons are the same as the Elders.
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* That the Elders do not exist, and Bree simply made them up, along with the rest of 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>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deacon#Scots_usage Secular usage of "deacon"]</ref>
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"Deacon" is also a title in the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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)]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 22:56, 29 January 2007

The Deacons appear to be the leaders of the mysterious Order of Denderah. Even Bree knows little about the Deacons. They evidently hold great sway in the community, they were responsible for recruiting Bree for an exclusive 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

One of the Deacons who led Bree's father and mother away, and later was present at the murder of Bree's father.

Bree mentions the Deacons of her religion for the first time in I Talked To My Parents. 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.

Relation to Elders

In the video, I Completed The Ceremony, Bree mentions meeting The Elders of her religion. Several hypotheses have floated:

  • That the Deacons report to the Elders.
  • That the Deacons are the same as the Elders.
  • That the Elders do not exist, and Bree simply made them up, along with the rest of the ceremony.

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).

References

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