This historico-theological research document examines in detail the controversial topic of women deacons in the early Church and whether their function was equivalent to that of male deacons. The findings, while not binding, are offered as a help to the discernment of the Church on the question of holy orders for women.

The International Theological Commission is a pontifical commission of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The commission advises the Congregation regarding important doctrinal matters. The commission is composed of theologians from various schools and nations, known for their scholarship and fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church.

This title is part of the Hillenbrand Books imprint, studies series.

Paperback, 6 x 9, 122 pages.