Impacts of Sacramental Ordination Views on Ecumenical Relations

The chapter dives into the doctrinal differences between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church regarding the ordination of deaconesses and its effects on unity in the Church. It discusses a recent ordination in Africa and the potential shift in traditional practices within the Orthodox Church, which could have implications for the ordination of women to higher roles. The chapter also explores the reactions and debates within the Orthodox community surrounding the ordination of Deaconess Angelic, shedding light on the varying perspectives on the role of deaconesses.