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In most Churches that have the threefold order (deacons, priests and bishops), like the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Churches, most deacons are ordained priests after one year being a deacon.
However, some elect to remain as permanent deacons as this is where they believe their calling lies. Also, in the Roman Catholic Church married men are allowed to become deacons but are not, as yet, allowed to become priests (although some Catholic priests are now married - such as married Anglican priests who have moved to the Roman Catholic Church)> therefore, for married men the diaconate is the only order open to them and they remain deacons permanently.
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How do people become cardinals?
you have to become a deacon then a priest then a bishop and then a cardinal
What is the difference between a transitory deacon and a permanent deacon?
A transitory deacon is a person who will be ordained a priest. All priest are first ordained as deacons. A permanent deacon is a person who will remain a deacon for life, unless at some future date he decides to become a priest and is ordained to that order as well.
Can a catholic deacon become a cardinal?
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
Does a bishop study to become a priest?
A Bishop has already been a priest, or a deacon. Or at least had The Holy Orders.
Can a married catholic deacon become cardinal?
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
What does deacon mean?
The term deacon comes from the Greek word "diaconos" which means a servant. However, in the Christian Church, the term is mainly used to describe a man who is training to become a priest, and is the first 'order' of clergy before being made a priest, but he can also remain a deacon without later becoming a priest. The three levels or 'orders' of ordination are deacon, priest, and bishop. In most cases, a deacon acts as an assistant to a priest.
Can a widower re marry after becoming a deacon?
Nope. The Catholic Church on this is pretty clear. Those who are unmarried and become deacons can not marry afterwards. Those who are already married and become deacons can not marry again should their wife pass on, leaving them as a widow. An unwed or widowed deacon can become a full priest. However, in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, both deacons and priests may marry, whether or not the deacon or priest is male or female. A divorced deacon or priest wishing to remarry may present a problem, but if a priest or deacon is widowed, they are free to remarry, as, at their wedding vows they promised to stay together 'until death us do part'.
What part in the Catholic faith is a senior cardinal deacon?
Levels of progression: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Arch Bishop, Cardinal, Pope A deacon is not a priest everyone else is.
What is an under priest called?
a deacon
Who can minister the sacraments?
Baptism - normally a priest or deacon. In an emergency anybody. Confirmation - normally a bishop. With permission, a priest. Reconciliation - priest Eucharist - the priest consecrates, deacons and extraordinary ministers can distribute. Marriage - priest or deacon Anointing - priest Holy Orders - bishop
Was St. Francis of Assisi a priest?
St. Francis was a friar - a brother. He was was not a priest. However, he was eventually ordained as a deacon.
Can a Permanent Deacon become a Priest?
Yes, a Permanent Deacon can become a Priest, but this typically requires a special dispensation from the Church. In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, Permanent Deacons are usually married and may need to seek permission from their bishop to pursue ordination as a Priest, which usually involves celibacy. Additionally, they would need to complete the necessary theological education and formation required for priestly ordination.
