What made me think of this under your topic is because I should note that although the scholars don't seem to think this was so, I originally interpreted this passage as meaning that St. Monica (obviously a woman) gave out a form of "Communion" with the saints of "porridge, bread, and wine".. "She would distribute it by small sips to those around, for she sought to stimulate their devotion, not pleasure." Is that's a Priestess' role.. ?