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Record Number: 2119 Author(s)/Creator(s): Gaunt , Simon. Contributor(s): Title: Widows, Consecrated Virgins, and Deaconesses in Ancient Gaul [The author argues that the tradition of female ministries in which women served the Church in official capacities took various forms in Gaul including deaconesses, blessed virgins, and chaste widows. All of these women were celibate but took part in the life of the Church and did not live in monasteries. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Magistra 8, 1 (Summer 2002): Pages 53 - 84. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Deaconesses Lay Piety Monasticism Virginity Widows Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: France Century: 5-6 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Cambridge University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2002. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10797572

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