Apparently there are still some 500 CofE parishes that do not allow female clergy. However there is evidence that tolerance for those unable and/or unwilling to burn incense before the altar of the zeitgeist may be coming to an end.
By contrast, if the primate of one of the Orthodox churches, say--well, not to name names but the initials are "EP"--decided to start ordaining women as deacons, there would be schism. No communion.
Lets hope that would happen if that sad event occurs.The Bulgarian Metropolitan Joseph has already tonsured women as Readers. And it appears Alexandria ordained female Subdeacons a few years ago.
It matters not. They are still in communion with those who do allow women clergy.
ReplyDeleteI agree entirely.
ReplyDeleteBy contrast, if the primate of one of the Orthodox churches, say--well, not to name names but the initials are "EP"--decided to start ordaining women as deacons, there would be schism. No communion.
ReplyDeleteLets hope that would happen if that sad event occurs.The Bulgarian Metropolitan Joseph has already tonsured women as Readers. And it appears Alexandria ordained female Subdeacons a few years ago.
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