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As a matter of fact, they do, though some choose to make a vow of celibacy.
Priests are allowed to marry. It is their choice. Bishops however, if I'm not mistaken, are the only ones that take the vow of celebacy. Yes monks too, but they are not clergy.
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What could Eastern Orthodox priests do that Roman Catholic priests could not?
They can get married.
What priest's can't get married?
Catholic and Orthodox priests cannot get married. However, if an Orthodox man is married before he is ordained, he can remain married after ordination.
What was the disagreement between the catholic and the east orthodox church?
Whether or not purgatory existed.
Which was a disagreement between catholic church and orthdox church?
Orthodox priests could marry, Catholic priests could not.
Are there women priests in the Russian orthodox church?
The Russian Orthodox Church does not ordain priests.
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.
Why are Greek Orthodox priests celibate?
Some Greek Orthodox Priests are celibate. They do have the option of getting married prior to ordination. However, once ordained, even if their wife passes away, they are forbidden to taking a second wife. Disregarding this may result in revocation of the office of Priesthood.
How is the Eastern Orthodox Church different from the Catholic Church?
Orthodox priests can be married before they are ordained whereas Catholic priests cannot ever be married (except when a priest/minister of another denomination converts and wishes to be in the Catholic clergy).
How could Thomas becket be married and bishop?
He wasn't married, catholic priests are not allowed marry.
Does the orthodox church let women be priests?
No!
Can you get married in both an Orthodox and Catholic church?
you only get married once... what do you meanNo you can only get married one time. unless you get that marriage annulled.Answer: Obviously you can only be in one church at once but you can have both priests perform the ceremony.
What is the Russian orthodox priests wifes name?
Matushka
