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The question

What are the differences between men and women in Christianity?

The answer

There are no differences between men and women in Christianity when it comes to Salvation. The main difference is that men can be ordained in the ecclesiastical service (the priesthood) and women cannot.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 1795 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.