The Untold Story of Early Christian Women - Anysia Metrakos

Orthodox Engagement - A podcast by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Ancient Faith Ministries

What exactly is the traditional role of women in the Orthodox Church? This question can be controversial, and attempts to answer it by referencing early Christianity are often short on solid scholarship in service to the Church. The subject of deaconesses is a significant lightning rod for this issue at the moment. Presbytera Dr. Anysia Metrakos joins Fr. Andrew to discuss this question, which is her academic field of expertise.