The answer
Our Church consecrates both for the purpose of sevice. Both live a celibate life, but nuns live in the convent and spend their time praying, while the consecrated deaconesses are actively serving in the church.
H.G. Bishop Moussa
H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 34
Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Theology, Doctrine, and Dogma
Why does our Church have nuns and consecrated deaconesses, and what’s the difference?
H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.