yes
Erasmus did not become a priest. He became a monk. There is a great difference. An 11 year old child could become a monk if a relative took his vows for him. Erasmus did not become a priest. He became a monk. There is a great difference. An 11 year old child could become a monk if a relative took his vows for him.
Of course priest because the monk live in contemplative,living inside the convent without going outside.
if a monk is a priest you would see a cross as a necklace
Roman Catholic AnswerPriests and monks are entirely different vocations, although some monks are called to be priests, one becomes a monk because one has a vocation to the monastic lifestyle NOT because they want to become a priest. So to answer your question, no, a priest does not have to be a monk first, or ever.
Depending on the type and order of a nun, the opposite could be monk or priest.
Depending on the type and order of a nun, the opposite could be monk or priest.
Someone who wants to express there religious beliefs !
yes and no he was a monk
hopefully, a sense of calling.
If it is a parish priest, they usually stay in a rectory. If the priest is a monk they usually stay in a monastery.
In order to become a Roman Catholic monk you need to be between the age of 20 and 40. You will need to be a Roman Catholic man to become a Catholic Monk.
Saint Patrick decided to become a monk after being kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland. During his captivity, he turned to prayer and found solace in his faith. After escaping and returning to his homeland, he had a dream that called him to return to Ireland as a missionary.