“Greet Mary who worked hard among you.” St. Paul continues to greet many people who belong to the Church of Rome, and St. John Chrysostom continues to laud in particular those Christian women, including a female apostle. Chrysostom explains how their roles and leadership in the Church do not conflict with Paul’s statements about women. We will also continue our discussion about women in the early Church and the female diaconate as we respond to emails on that subject.

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