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Consecrated Widows: Altars of God: A Restored Ancient Vocation in the Catholic Church.

The article looks at the ancient order of widows, from which the order of deaconesses emerged, and which was reestablished by Pope St. John Paul II. It mentions that the Order of Widows is composed of widows who vow to never remarry after the death of their first husband, and are dedicated to prayer...

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Published in:Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought & Culture Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 108 - 131
Main Author: HIP-FLORES, CHRISTINA
Format: Article
Published: Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought & Culture Winter2019
Subjects:
Widows
Women deacons
John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005
Prayers
Catholic Church
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