The St. Nina Quarterly

[gorion]

http://www.orthodoxnews.netfirms.com/158/Women.htm

Another great article for today.

It seems the belief that deaconesses were not "ordained' is not true. For a period of time it seems they were considered higher than sub-deacons.

 

[Philothei]

http://www.philosophy-religion.org/diaconate/chapter_7.htm

This is an interesting read.

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Deaconess

as is this.

Thank you Gorion for finding the exact article... that was the one I refered to but did not spend the time to find...Those two are great!

P.

 

[gorion]

You are welcome

 

[Matrona]

It seems the belief that deaconesses were not "ordained' is not true. For a period of time it seems they were considered higher than sub-deacons.

That's interesting. What is the source of the prayers used to ordain these deaconesses, and how do they compare with the prayers historically used for the ordination of priests and deacons?

 

[gorion]

I gave you 3 great links to begin your history investigation see where they lead you

 

[Matrona]

I gave you 3 great links to begin your history investigation see where they lead you

And they're very nice, but what I want is the truth, not someone's interpretation of it.

 

[gorion]

What are your sources that support your position?

 

[Matrona]

What are your sources that support your position?

I'm just a thoroughgoing skeptic when it comes to ideas being introduced that have fallen out of the organic continuity of the Church, and I'm afraid I'm not convinced by any of the sources you posted.

 

[gorion]

Quite frankly you have provided no evidence that your Opinions are the organic continuity of the church.

Other than your opinion can you supply any evidence that supports you assertions?