For her part, Frost insists the ordination of Deaconess Molen isn’t a step toward priesthood, as that would constitute a true innovation. “Having more deaconesses in the Orthodox Church will ...

In a gesture of unity, Orthodox priests have been encouraged to shave their beards, as a symbolic act of brotherhood with ...

Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. The celebration will be especially significant in Latin America, as 16 of the 23 new priests come ...

He will be the first Australian, who became Greek-Orthodox, to be ordained as priest. He is currently a deacon. The ceremony, to be headed by Bishop of Kyaneon, Mr Elpidios, will take place on ...

The founder of that school, Rabbi Avi Weiss, long has stirred controversy for his positions on women’s issues: He ordained the first Orthodox clergywoman several years ago and has established a ...

Lila Kagedan, who was ordained this summer by the Open Orthodox seminary, declined to identify the American congregation who hired her. (JTA) — The first graduate of Yeshivat Maharat to take ...

With the intention that all priests ordained should return to their missions in Scottish Parishes, an ethos which is maintained to this day. Following this pivotal first year in the life of these ...

The Catholicos ordination service will be held at St Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Cathedral ... Elias Mor Athanasius and Dr Mathews Mor Anthimos, priests, church officials, and believers.

Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. The celebration will be especially significant in Latin America, as 16 of the 23 new priests come ...