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Are nuns married to God

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 11/13/2022

Yes; they are called "Brides of Christ".

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∙ 16y ago

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What is the point or reason that girls want to be nuns?

A girl wants to be a nun to give herself to God. Nuns are pure women who do not get married and they work in Catholic schools. Choosing to be a nun is a commitment that only she can make with God.

Is nun must be virgin?

A nun is married to God. She does not have to be a virgin but most are. Nuns and priest can join the order if there spouse dies.

Why do nuns become nuns?

Because they want to consecrate their lives to God.

Do nuns wear wedding bands?

Well, the rings are not exactly like "wedding rings" for a husband and wife. Some (not all) orders of nuns wear a gold band (or made of another material such as silver, etc.) as a symbol of their fidelity and betrothal (marriage of sorts) to the Church and to God. The ring may be given when the nun professes vows at her first profession or at her final profession. There are a number of customs regarding the wearing of a ring, for nuns as well as monks.

Are nuns gods wives?

Some orders of nuns wear a wedding ring as a symbolic "marriage" to Jesus and their faith. Nuns are not God's wives.

Who do nuns work with?

god, ministers and popes

Did Mother Teresa have any kids?

No! Because she was a nun and devoted her life completely to God. Note that nuns are not allowed to get married because they want to devote their life completely to God and not in worldly matters. hope this helps :)

Women dedicated to God that live in convents?

nuns

Can a pop get married?

Are you trying to ask if a pope can get married? If so, then no; the Catholic faith forbids any members of theVaticanor even leaders of individual church communities (priests, nuns, etc.) to get married or "devote themselves to one that is not God." Hope that answers your question. :)

Can a Roaman Catholic Nun be married?

Roman Catholic nuns are "married" to Jesus. They may not be married to a living person.

How do priests get nuns to work for them?

Nuns choose with their own free will to serve God's Church because they want to. No one makes them do it.

What do you call people that represent god?

Nuns, priests,bishops

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