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The Vow of celibacy is meant to help priests focus on a relationship with God, rather than a relationship with a partner; Catholic priests are an alter Christus - another Christ, they are to mirror Him in their lives, they are His representatives; they are already "married" to the Church.
Parker Kiehn
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Could priests marry when Elizabeth was Queen?
Then as now Catholic Priests could not marry; but Anglican Priests who were not members of religious orders were allowed to get married.
How could Thomas becket be married and bishop?
He wasn't married, catholic priests are not allowed marry.
Was fr Julian tenison woods married?
Catholic priests are not allowed to marry. So no, Fr Julian was not married.
Did John Pope have a family?
John Pope did not have a family of his own. Catholic priests or popes are not allowed to marry or have sex.
Are protestantism priest able to marry?
Catholic priests will refuse to marry anyone not belonging to their faith. A Protestant pastor will do the job.
What was not a conclusion of the Council of Trent?
priests should not be allowed to marry lol trevor rige taylor
Are Jewish priests allowed to marry?
all Jewish men are commanded to marry. Including priests
Do you agree if woman married a priest?
Episcopal priests are allowed to marry; I have no problem with that. Perhaps the Catholic Church could allow some priests to marry--I'm not convinced that it is a bad thing. I don't make these decisions, however.
How did the change from Catholic to protestant affect the priests?
PRIESTS CAN MARRY AND HAVE A FAMILY AND A HOME
If married can you be a priest?
In the Roman Catholic Church, it is required that a priest be celibate. This is to keep the priest from being distracted from doing God's will as a priest. However, if an Anglican or Orthodox priest who is married converts to Catholicism he is able to become a Catholic priest and keep his wife. In the Eastern Catholic Church though, the priests are allowed to marry though. Lutheran and Episcopalian Priests are allowed to marry as well.
What are priests allowed to do?
With very few exceptions, Catholic priests are not allowed to marry, to serve in the armed forces (in a combat capacity), to serve in secular political office, or to undertake any other responsibility that could distract him from his ministry.
What are priests not allowed to do?
With very few exceptions, Catholic priests are not allowed to marry, to serve in the armed forces (in a combat capacity), to serve in secular political office, or to undertake any other responsibility that could distract him from his ministry.
