The Order of Deaconesses in the Church

There were women deaconesses and again we're going to see their function in a minute but one of the most important quotes i want to give you is from epiphenius who is in the area of cypress. He was in the early fourth century about 310 he died in the early 400s he says it is true that in the church there is an order of deaconesses. Epiphonius goes on to say from this bishop James the succession of bishops and presbyteers or these would be the same as the pre- priest presbyteer in the house of God have been established never was a woman called these.