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As far as I know the majority of priests within the Catholic Church have always been able to marry. No one forced them to do so, but to about the 13th C, there were always groups opposed to married clergy!
Chief amongst them were the supporters of the papacy and they appeared to win their way slowly after about the time of Henry III. But it was never a catholic principle deeply held either way! Celibacy was imposed in the Anglican Church for about 300 yrs!
Collier. Ecclesiastical History! Vol.2.
Well, as far as you know, YOU DONT KNOW, sorry, how about you read the Catecism of the Church before you attempt to answer this?
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The question was about Anglican Priests and marriage. Celibacy was imposed only for about 300 yrs, till Henry's time, both he and Queen Elizabeth agreed with a celibate clergy!
Well over half the Clergy of the Church, the Orthodox Clergy for instance, do not hold to celibacy except for bishops.
By the 'Catechism of the Church,' I presume you are referring to the Roman Chatechism, which I have read in part. But what of it? It is not the Catechism of the whole Church and it has its fair share of errors in other subjects so why should we follow it in this matter? Besides which, the Holy Roman Church is no more than a segment of the Catholic Church and doesn't cover Traditional Catholics!
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∙ 11y agoAll Catholic priests, without exception, take a vow of celibacy when they are ordained. The few men who are ordained when they are already married, say from another Rite (other than the Latin Rite) or Anglican priests who converted and were already married, and ordained as priests - they all must take a vow of celibacy, which means that they can never marry after they are ordained.
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If by "English priests" you mean "Anglican priests" who are protestant, as far as I know, the Anglican and Episcopal Churches have no regulations against their priests getting married.
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∙ 12y agoAnglican priests can marry. Catholic priests cannot marry. You are either one or the other, not both. However, if an Anglican priest who is married decides to convert to Catholicism and become a Catholic priest, he is allowed to remain married. This is becoming more and more frequent these days. However, an Anglican Bishop who is married may convert to Catholicism but would not be allowed to be a Catholic bishop. He could, however, become a Catholic priest. This, too, is happening these days. If, as a priest, his wife should pass away, he could be eligible to be appointed as a bishop.
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∙ 9y agoNo Catholic priest is allowed to marry, they must all take a vow of celibacy when they are ordained, even those who are married when they are ordained. If their wife dies, they may not remarry.
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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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.
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.
Can Anglican nuns marry?
no
Does it go against the Christian belief for a Priest or religious figure to date?
The word "priest" in a context of Christianity usually refers to a Roman Catholic clergyman. Catholic priests are sworn to celebacy, so they should not be associating with the opposite sex in a romantic way. There are other denominations (e. g. Anglican) that sometimes call clergy priests but do allow them to marry. Of course a single Anglican priest would be able to date while deciding WHOM to marry.
Who was the first Anglican priest?
William Smith
What is a vicar in the church?
A vicar in the church is a member of the clergy who is in charge of a particular parish or church. They are responsible for leading worship services, providing pastoral care to the congregation, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church.
Can a Catholic priest con-celebrate with an Anglican priest?
On September 18, 1896, Pope Leo XIII issued Apostolicae Curae, which was the papal bull on the Nullity of Anglican Orders (see link below). Thus, Anglican have no valid Orders and are unable to consecrate the Holy Eucharist. Notwithstanding that, an Anglican priest is not in communion with the Catholic Church and thus a Catholic priest would not be permitted to celebrate with them anyway.
Can a catholic man marry a Anglican in an Anglican church?
No. Unless the Church has changed in 20 years, you will have to get your marriage annulled by the Bishop of your local Catholic Archdioces. It will take a while and there is a lot of paperwork involved. If it is important to you and your future bride then approach the priest of your local parrish or the priest that married you and your ex-wife and discuss your wishes to be re-married in the Catholic Church and find out from him what you will need to do.
What was Jane Austen's religious beliefs?
Normal for that era and that country; she was an Anglican, the daughter of a wise - and moderate - Anglican priest.
Can Church of England marry in an Anglican church?
Yes. The Church of England is part of the worldwide Anglican communion.
