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Notable is the fact that for both Phoebe and Sofia, the Greek word diakonos is used, a masculine ending. There is ample archaeological evidence of other female deacons who ministered from the 1st to the 6th centuries in Palestine, Asia Minor, Greece, and Macedonia (14).
Jun 1, 2016 · First, were there ever women deacons in the church? Second, if there were women deacons, what did they do? Was it the same as male deacons?
- Gary Macy
The ultimate decline of the diaconate of women has been attributed to two main causes: i) the fear of the ‘ritual uncleanness’ due to her monthly periods; so Balsamon and Blastares. ii) the decline in the baptism of adults. This decreased the need of help by women deacons, as mentioned in some ancient Syrian rituals.
Aug 18, 2016 · What Did Women Deacons Do? While the work of women deacons—always rooted in the word, the liturgy and charity—differed regionally, the fact of women deacons is undeniable.
Sep 9, 2024 · Records of ancient and medieval ordination rites show that some bishops did ordain women as deacons: in the sanctuary, through the laying on of hands while invoking the Holy Spirit. The bishop ...
Mar 2, 2020 · The Very Rev. Mark Morozowich on the role of women deacons in the early Eastern church and how historical theology shapes our discussion on the question of women deacons now.
In 1974, a member of the International Theological Commission published research demonstrating the Church's ancient tradition of women deacons. In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI made changes to Canon Law that many scholars believe this has opened the door for ordaining women deacons. Learn More.
