The answer
According to the teaching of H.H. Pope Shenouda, deacons should not enter the altar at anytime without vestments. Of course this includes the raising of incense.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)
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Vestments
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The question
Should a deacon enter the sanctuary when he is wearing his vestments only? Also during vesper raising of incense should a deacon be wearing his vestments?
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