Women and the Priesthood

The authors search for explanations and reasons why the Orthodox Church has never in its history ordained women to serve as bishops and priests. All agree that the Church had women deacons, and that careful consideration must be given to this office as it existed in the past.

Summary

The authors search for explanations and reasons why the Orthodox Church has never in its history ordained women to serve as bishops and priests. All agree that the Church had women deacons, and that careful consideration must be given to this office as it existed in the past.

Product details

• Assisted by: Thomas Hopko (Editor)
• Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press,U.S.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780881411461
• ISBN: 978-0-88141-146-1
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 143 mm x 213 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 350 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity