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Sep 2024
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Orthodoxy and Feminism - Abbess Theologi...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p>What is feminism? What are the consequences of the movement? What is the role of women in the Church and the world? And what women and the priesthood? Abbess Theologia gives succinct and clear answers to these questions. 0:00 Intro The Feminist Movement 0:14 Causes for the Movement 1:51 The Movement’s Success 3:00 Problems with the Movement Orthodoxy ... Show More
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