Ormonde Plater was an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church who had a passion for and understanding of liturgy. A published author of five books related to both this passion and to his love of Cajun dancing, Ormonde was columnist, writer, editor, and college English teacher. He died in 2016.

“A most useful book for every deacon (including transitional deacons) to own and use, and for every parish to have available to those who plan services.” —Open, Journal of the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission

“Ormonde Plater may be the best known deacon in the Episcopal Church . . . In this volume . . . Deacon Plater helps the church prepare for the day when Deacons in the Liturgy is not just a title but the norm for parish celebration.” — The Rev. William H. Joyner, deacon, The Living Church

“In this revised version of his Deacons in the Liturgy, Ormonde Plater continues to capture the depth and richness in the liturgy where all the roles, of every order, are afforded their distinctive places.” —Susanne Watson Epting, director, North American Association for the Diaconate