Was any transgender person ever ordained as a Catholic priest?
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We find this entry in the Wikipedia:
"Theodora of Alexandria was a saint and Desert Mother who was married to a prefect of Egypt. In order to perform penance for a sin she committed, she disguised herself as a man and joined a monastery in Thebaid. Her true identity as a woman was discovered only after her death."
Of late, there have been heartening news of transgender citizens gaining due acceptance in different walks of life. Though the Catholic Church has always been against ordaining women as priests, it is not known if such taboo exists in the case of transgender faithful. My question therefore, is: was any transgender person ever ordained as a Catholic priest ?
Asked by Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan
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May 30, 2019, 11:39 AM
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Last activity: Oct 19, 2019, 09:45 PM