Just saw the Patriarchate of Alexandria ordained a..

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Just saw the Patriarchate of Alexandria ordained a woman as a deacon. Looks like we are no different than protestants now. bummer.

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Really? Link, please.

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This is the part that really has me concerned "When asked about the role of Deaconess Angelic and future deaconesses in Africa, Metropolitan Serafim said she will have liturgical and pastoral roles. He said, “She is going to do what the deacon is doing in the Liturgy and in all the sacraments in our Orthodox services.” Her specific ministerial duties will address the particular needs of the parishes in Zimbabwe, as well."

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Yikes.

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This isn't breaking news, as there have been some other deaconesses in recent years, but the quote you shared was more straightforward than I had previously seen. That said, regardless of anyone's take on its necessity today, it has Church (and Biblical) precedence and shouldn't be exaggerated to assumptions of women priests or anything else.

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There were Deaconesses in the early church. Why should there not be now? And if you have nothing polite to say, please do not respond to my comment. Respectful conversation is one thing, but vitriolic reactions are not ok.

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Jordan Carpenter

Federica Mellado

Chris Tappan

Caroline Koen

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