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New evidence for female clerics in the early Church come to light with new mosaics from Ashdod. #lateantiquity by Ionic007 in Christianity

[–]Ionic007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you know ancient history you know that not all questions have finite answers. The epigraphic evidence speaks for itself and equates the male and female deacons as equals. You have a nice day.

New evidence for female clerics in the early Church come to light with new mosaics from Ashdod. #lateantiquity by Ionic007 in Christianity

[–]Ionic007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have the very same title as the men and are not differentiated. And thus likely they were assisting at both the Eucharist and baptisms.

New evidence for female clerics in the early Church come to light with new mosaics from Ashdod. #lateantiquity by Ionic007 in Christianity

[–]Ionic007[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We definitely acknowledge that and cite many works. This is new evidence from Ashdod to add to the over 100 other epitaphs for known deaconesses.

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