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Yes, there are both clergy and laity in the Orthodox Church.
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Church members who were not clergy?
The laity
What do you call members of the roman catholic church who are not in the clergy?
The Laity.
Who were the officials in the christian church who were separate from regular church members?
Clergy were the Church officials, and the laity were the regular members.
What is your understanding about the church?
The church is not a building but a group of people and has been divided into the clergy and laity and now we have many divisions.
Was Orthodox Church a democracy?
AnswerNo, in general terms, because the Orthodox Church is based on a hierarchy of clergy (deacons, priests, bishops) who are required to obey their superiors when it comes to spiritual issues. However, there are some democratic processes, such as the lay participation in the election of bishops (they cannot be appointed unless the laity approve) and the lay participation in church councils and church conferences.AdditionThe hierarchy of clergy is because the Orthodox Church follows the example of Jesus Christ who appointed disciples, He did not elect them in a democratic way. The Orthodox Church has followed this New Testament tradition (and many other such traditions) for the past 2,000 years.
What has the author George Trevor Spencer written?
George Trevor Spencer has written: 'The reciprocal obligations of the clergy and of the laity' -- subject(s): American Sermons, Clergy, Episcopal Church, Laity, Sermons, Sermons, American
Who makes up the Catholic Church today?
The Roman Catholic Church consists of: * 1. Us (the Laity) * 2. People that are ministers in the Church (the Clergy)
Who used to elect the pope?
In the early days of the Church the pope was elected by the clergy and laity who resided in and around Rome.
What has the author James Kemp written?
James Kemp has written: 'An address to the clergy and laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland' -- subject(s): Clergy, Appointment, call, and election, Anglican Communion, Bishops, Episcopal Church
Who makes up the laity?
The "laity" is everybody who isn't part of the "clergy" of religious workers.
Who elected the pope before the cardinals?
In the early years of the Church the pope was chosen by the clergy and laity living in and around Rome, Italy.
What does laity mean in literature?
Laity refers to all people who are not members of a society's priesthood or clergy.
