Egypt and the Christian crusade . er is full, are twelve. Be-low the bishops, who also must be monks, arethe arch-priests, who are sometimes at the headof the convents, and are sometimes chosendirectly from the order of the priesthood. Theirfunctions correspond to those of archdeaconsin the Episcopal churches of the West. N^extto these are the priests, who may be married,provided the marriage has taken place beforetheir ordination. If the wife of a priest shoulddie, he is not allowed to marry again, in accord-ance with their interpretation of 3 priests are not compelled to abs
Egypt and the Christian crusade . er is full, are twelve. Be-low the bishops, who also must be monks, arethe arch-priests, who are sometimes at the headof the convents, and are sometimes chosendirectly from the order of the priesthood. Theirfunctions correspond to those of archdeaconsin the Episcopal churches of the West. N^extto these are the priests, who may be married,provided the marriage has taken place beforetheir ordination. If the wife of a priest shoulddie, he is not allowed to marry again, in accord-ance with their interpretation of 3 priests are not compelled to abstain fromsecular labor. Many supplement their incomeby engaging in some trade or profession. Underthe priests are the deacons, who are chosen toserve the priest and aid in the chanting. Theyare generally mere boys. Both priests and dea-cons receive ordination from the hands of thebishop or Patriarch. * Concerning the influence of the CopticChurch upon the life of its members, a mis- * A. Watson, American Mission in Egypt, 55, PIONEER MISSIONARIES (1854-1864) Rev. James Barnett, Rev. Gulian Lansing, Mrs. Henrietta McCagub Rev. Thomas McCague, Maria G. Lansing Miss Martha J. McKown Mrs. Sarah B. (Dales) Lansing See opp. page 182 Religions 115 sionary * recently wrote, I inquired recentlyof one who knows the Church and its peoplewell, if he knew of a wicked man who had beentruly reclaimed from his vices by means of theceremonies and usages of the Coptic replied that he did not know a single , he spoke as if such a result was notexpected. Concerning the standards of morality which Morality otprevail among Copts, he adds, In general it ****may be said that the great majority of the Coptsare addicted to the common sins of the nation,lying, profane swearing, lack of strict honestyin their dealings; while not a few are given todrunkenness and other violations of the morallaw. These sins are not confined to any oneclass, for, in many cases, n
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