Maria Gwyn McDowell

  • Frederica Matthews-Greene on Women’s Ordination: A Response

    When an Orthodox Christian in North America begins to ask questions regarding female ordination to the priesthood, she or he is almost inevitably pointed to the work of Frederica Matthews-Greene (hereafter ‘FMG’) to help settle her or his concerns, in… Continue reading

  • Fragile Repentances

    Every Orthodox person who loves someone of the same sex risks hearing the following: “I can no longer offer you the Eucharist.  While I cannot tell you to leave this parish, I would prefer you no longer attend.” Few words… Continue reading