Introductory parameters for the ministry of ordained deaconesses in the Orthodox Church "with initial questions for consider"
21 For younger candidates who may be pursuing a call to ordained ministry, as the local hierarch discerns, we propose a formal cheirothesia appointment, where their spiritual formation and chaplaincy ministries 201 Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses would be further developed. Hierarchs, who through t...
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Holy Cross School of Theology, Hellenic College
[2017]
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The Greek Orthodox theological review
Year: 2017, Volume: 62, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 163-201 |
| IxTheo Classification: | KDF Orthodox Church RB Church office; congregation RC Liturgy RG Pastoral care |
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Theological Education
B Spirituality B Psychological Tests B Chaplains B Conscience B CHRISTIAN attitudes B Clergy |
| Summary: | 21 For younger candidates who may be pursuing a call to ordained ministry, as the local hierarch discerns, we propose a formal cheirothesia appointment, where their spiritual formation and chaplaincy ministries 201 Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses would be further developed. Hierarchs, who through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit have perceived the need for the ordained pastoral ministry of female deacons (or "deaconesses") to serve alongside male deacons, would naturally begin this effort by inaugurating a set of Introductory Parameters, such as these submitted for consideration from which to begin. Greek Orthodox Theological Review 62:3-4 2017 163 Introductory Parameters for the Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church With Initial Questions to Consider A Proposal Submitted by: His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos Aghiorgoussis His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim of Zymbabwe and Angola Emeritus Professor Ev angelos Theodorou, of blessed memory Emeritus Professor Lewis J. Patsa vos Professor Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald Saint Catherine's Vision Introduction This Proposal offers for consideration some "Introductory Parameters for the Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church" in the USA. 195 Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses The ultimate purpose of the 1988 Consultation was to reflect upon a number of issues and to provide the Church with a statement which would reflect in a theological and pastoral manner the consensus of Orthodox theologians with regard to the place of women in the Church and questions associated with the ordination of women. |
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| Item Description: | Seite 185-189: Appendix I (mit griechischen Zeichen im Text) Seite 190-193: Appendix II (zwei Versionen, griechisch und englisch) Seite 194-196: Appendix III |
| ISSN: | 0017-3894 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Greek Orthodox theological review
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