Dignified and trustworthy: Deacons should be respectable and not be “double-tongued” or deceptive.

Not greedy: Deacons must not be motivated by dishonest gain.

Proven and blameless: They must first be tested and proven to be above reproach.

Sound in faith: They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

Good family life: They must be the husband of one wife, and manage their children and households well.

Temperant: They should not be given to much wine.