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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito
Instead of continuing to derail the other thread I figured I would bump this. The comment on female deacons really confused me.
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I'd be interested to hear more about the female deacons as well. Just to give some background, clerical roles are traditionally only open to men across all the Orthodox groups.
However, there was a time that women could be ordained to the Minor & Holy Orders up to and including the role of Deacon. Back in the day, their responsibilities largely centered on ministering to women. Deacons can, of course, dispense pre-sanctified communion, among other things.
I have been very interested in the possibility of bringing female deacons back to the Russian Orthodox Church. I would, personally, be interested in assuming this role.
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