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The Canons of the Council in Trullo

Canon LXX · 71 of 103

The Canons of the Council in Trullo

English, translated by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, Philip Schaff, Henry Wace, eds. — Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, 1885–1900

Women are not permitted to speak at the time of the Divine Liturgy; but, according to the word of Paul the Apostle, “let them be silent. For it is not permitted to them to speak, but to be in subjection, as the law also saith. But if they wish to learn anything let them ask their own husbands at home.”

Notes.

Ancient Epitome of Canon LXX.

Women are not permitted to speak in church.

“Let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted unto them to speak,” is the passage referred to. 1 Cor. xiv. 34.