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H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 65

Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Theology, Doctrine, and Dogma

Why are men allowed to be priests but not women?

The answer

For women to be priests is Biblically wrong, historically wrong and traditionally wrong. Nowhere in the Bible is there reference to women becoming priests. Women can serve in the church by being deaconesses, for they are active members in the church, serving the orphans, the needy, the aged and so on. In addition, it is not spiritual to be longing for priesthood, because for sure those who desire priesthood, want it for egocentric reasons. You must know that priesthood is a cross, not a privilege. And if women were permitted to be priests, the first woman to qualify would have been the pure virgin St. Mary. Therefore, let us not focus on priesthood, but on holiness.

H.G. Bishop Moussa

H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.