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Saint Olympiada or Olympias, whose memory we celebrate on July 25, was a deaconess in the early church. ... The deaconess had specific duties. ... She had been ordained a deaconess earlier by the bishop of Constantinople. Among her other duties, he consulted her on matters concerning the church.
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www.angelfire.com/pa/deaconess/article.html
www.angelfire.com/pa/deaconess/article.html
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In visiting the sick, deaconesses were to "speak a word to their souls, as occasion requires, for support or consolation, to build them up in a spiritual lively faith in Jesus Christ." (10) This early list of deaconess duties focused on meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the sick...
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The deaconess holds a similar position to a deacon, however no provision is given for their ordination. The duties of a deaconess are very similar to the deacon, with particular emphasis placed on assistance in running services and the care of the sick.
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www.carterknowleadventist.org.uk/resources/church-roles...
www.carterknowleadventist.org.uk/resources/church-roles/deacons-role/
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A Committee of five was elected by the 1981 Annual Conference delegates at Indianapolis to make a major study of the office of deacon and deaconess, and to report their recommendations to the 1982 Annual Conference at Wichita. ... The exact nature and duties of the office are no where set forth in any systematic way.
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www.brfwitness.org/?p=413
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Practical Duties of a Deacon/Deaconess ... The duties of a Deacon or Deaconess rest in the caring ministries of the church. At. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Deacons and Deaconesses are expected to: ... 1. When a Deacon/Deaconess is unable to perform their duties due to age or health restrictions, they may request to be placed...
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www.elcm.org/2ndTriennial/04_2nd%20Triennial%2005%20St%...
www.elcm.org/2ndTriennial/04_2nd%20Triennial%2005%20St%20Thomas%20Deaconess%20Prop.html
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Deaconess duties; Posted By: Girtha Lawrence - Starkville, MS; Deaconesses are responsible for preparing candidates for Baptismal service on the Wednesday night before the third Sunday of each month. ... Additional duties include serving as "anchor-person" during the Right Hand of Fellowship in Communion services.
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www.graceonlinelibrary.org/articles/full.asp?ID=59%7C59...
www.graceonlinelibrary.org/articles/full.asp?ID=59%7C59%7C298
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Deaconess assist at the baptismal services, ensuring those female candidates are cared for both before and after the ceremony. They also give such counsel and help as may be necessary regarding suitable garments for baptism. ... Duties of the Deaconess:
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www.fbccgroup5.homestead.com/Deaconess_duty.html
www.fbccgroup5.homestead.com/Deaconess_duty.html
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Have some of you served as deaconess in your church? I just got home from a deaconess meeting and it seems the entire board is having an idenity crisis of sorts. We all have specific jobs, visitation, sending cards, dinners, ect.
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forums.lifeway.com/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/2866019561/m/71060...
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There are no duties of a deaconess in the apostolic church, because there were never any women appointed . Stephen was a man, and in the Bible it reads the deacon must be the husband of one wife. So show me how a woman can become somethin...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Duties_of_a_deaconess
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