Phrases with «woman deacons»

The phrase "woman deacons" refers to women who have been ordained as deacons, a religious role in some Christian denominations. It means that these women have been recognized by their church or religious community as having a formal position of leadership and service within the church. Full definition

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Sentences with «woman deacons»

Certainly Coll tries to demonstrate the relevance of these passages, but in a book that is over 400 pages long, and for those who are interested in the subject matter of the book, namely women deacons, this proves is a considerable distraction. (faith.org.uk)
Handmaids of the Lord: Women Deacons in the Catholic Church by Jane Coll, Gracewing, 422pp including appendices and index, # 20.00 (faith.org.uk)
During a later press conference, however, the pope said he was surprised and angered by media headlines announcing that he was «opening the door» to the ordination of women deacons. (firstthings.com)
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Phrases with «woman deacons»

Sentences with «woman deacons»

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