Menstruation and Eucharist

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I am an Orthodox Christian and wish to offer some input on your response to a question regarding Menstruation and Holy Communion. Please see the passage below. My own…
Why women can not have communion during their menstrual cycle?
What is the biblical reason why women cannot take communion when they have their period?

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