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When Did The Catholic Church Start Using Deacons?

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When Did The Catholic Church Start Using Deacons? Origin and development It is generally assumed that the office of deacon originated in the selection of seven men by the apostles, among them Stephen, to assist with the charitable work of the early church as recorded in Acts 6. When were deacons established in the Catholic

How Many Female Saints Are There In The Catholic Church?

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How Many Female Saints Are There In The Catholic Church? The narrative emphasizes the church’s teaching of the seven virtues; the ideals of chastity, poverty, and humility; and monastic life. The women saints represent a minority: Of the more than 200 saints mentioned, only forty-one are women and only five are married. How many saints