The best replacement for deacon is priest.

The best alternatives to deacon are rated as following:
★★★★★  priest
★★★★  elder
★★  pastor
★★  deaconess
★★  minister
★  bishop
  sub deacon
  deacon
  reverend
  not to deacon
  armor bearer
  youth leader

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