Grounded in the sources of divine Revelation, the diaconate holds a unique and irreplaceable role within the Church. Deacons are ordained to serve, embodying the Church’s sacramental life alongside its call to service. This vocation is a living bridge between the altar and the needy, between the Church’s worship and its mission to serve the marginalized. The absence of deacons in the synodal conversations is a gap that deprives the Church of the fullness of its identity.