The answer
Yes, according to the Church Canons, this can happen if any clergyman commits a sin that deserves demotion.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)
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The question
Can a deacon or archdeacon, priest, or even bishop be demoted?
Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 57 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.