From AL-Monitor – Sally Azar is seen during the ordination ceremony at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, Jan. 22, 2023. – YouTube/ELCJHL
According to media reports, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land sent an invitation for the event that emphasized gender equality and justice. “Sally’s ministry sends a powerful message of acceptance and progress in the church’s journey toward gender justice,” the Church said.
The article concludes with a short commentary on gender in the region.
“Know more: The Arab world is highly patriarchal and has been throughout history, with practices and stereotypes that are challenging to break.
“Although in the Middle East three female ministers have been ordained by churches in Lebanon and one in Syria, where Christians play an active role in politics and society, the ordination of a woman is still a rare occasion.
“According to the Middle East Council of Churches, Azar will be one of five ordained women in the region.“
There is much yet to achieve in gaining equality for women in the Christian churches.
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