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Did Catholic priests marry at any other time other than the 1st century?
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∙ 14y ago
Very much so.
In fact marriage was common among priests way into the 11th and 12th centuries, the rule about celibacy in the priesthood being a relatively recent custom in the Roman Catholic Church.
Also, there are many married Roman Catholic priests and deacons even today. Men ordained as deacons are free to marry with no restriction. However, priests are not. Nevertheless, there are some Anglican priests who have moved to Rome because of their disagreeing with the ordination of women in the Anglican church. many of these priests are married as there is no restriction on marriage for deacons priests or bishops within the Anglican Church. So many former Anglicans are now bona fide Catholic priests working and ministering in the Catholic Church, but are married.
This has caused quite a bit of controversy among Catholic clergy who have given up normal family life for the priesthood and has, in many cases, opened up the whole question of celibacy in the priesthood and its enforcement for some and not for others.
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Can priests marry now?
only non-catholics can marry. ANSWER 2: The only priests who may not marry are Roman Catholic. The clergy of other sects of Catholicism (ie., Russian & Greek Orthodox) are permitted to marry.
What religion doesnt allow priests to marry?
Catholicism traditionally prohibits its priests from marrying, as part of the vow of celibacy.
Why are Ukrainian Catholic priests allowed to marry?
Yes, however an Ukrainian catholic priest cannot be married after he is ordained. So they have to get married before. More info the Ukrainian catholic religion: http://www.wcr.ab.ca/news/2002/0617/onechurch061702.shtml
Why do priest not marry?
It was decided in 1074 by Pope Gregory VII that anyone ordained must first pledge celibacy and married priests must leave the wives. Pope Urban II had priests wives sold into slavery, children were abandoned in 1095. In 1123 the First Lateran Council confirmed that clerical marriages were invalid, but in the 15th century 50% of priests were married and accepted by the people. The Council of Trent in 1545-63 states celibacy and virginity are superior to marriage.
What are priests allowed to do?
With very few exceptions, Catholic priests are not allowed to marry, to serve in the armed forces (in a combat capacity), to serve in secular political office, or to undertake any other responsibility that could distract him from his ministry.
What are priests not allowed to do?
With very few exceptions, Catholic priests are not allowed to marry, to serve in the armed forces (in a combat capacity), to serve in secular political office, or to undertake any other responsibility that could distract him from his ministry.
Can a Catholic couple marry outside of the Catholic faith and later marry each other in the Catholic faith?
yes
Can the Roman Catholic Church be petitioned to amend celibacy?
Or, just become Byzantine Catholic rite where married priests are permitted (marry before priestly vows). I think some other Eastern Catholic rites permit it, too, but I'm not sure.
Why are Ukrainian Priests allowed to marry?
No priests are allowed to marry. However, it is only in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church that, ordinarily, married men are not ordained, in the other rites we do ordain married men. There are some exceptions in the Latin Rite, we do ordain permanent deacons who are married, and clergymen from other religions, think Episcopal or Anglican, who come into the Church and wish to be ordained, but no, no priests, Ukrainian or otherwise are permitted to marry, they all take a vow of celibacy before ordination.
Why are priests not allow marry?
In most Christian churches, clergy are allowed to marry. Indeed in some churches there are priests married to each other (e.g. in the Church of England there are many husband and wife clergy families). This includes most Protestant churches and the Orthodox church, where parish priests can be married but monks, bishops and above remain celibate. The largest church with celibate priests is the Roman Catholic church. In this church, it is held that celibacy helps the priest to focus on God and service to the church. However, the issue of celibacy is not a matter of faith or theology, but a vow imposed on the majority of western-rite (Latin) Roman Catholic priests. The major reason for this requirement is to prevent a conflict between family life and service to a priest's parishioners. Contrary to widely held opinion, there are, and always have been, married priests in the Catholic church. Eastern-rite Catholic priests, such as the Maronites, and, more recently, already married Anglican priests who convert to Catholicism and wish to be Catholic priests, continue to serve in the priesthood. One condition of priesthood for married former-Anglican priests is that they may not serve in the role of principal parish priest, in order to conform with the principle of celibacy imposed on the majority of Roman Catholic priests. It is worth remembering that many of the early priests of the church, including the first pope (St Peter) were married.
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.
Can I date my priest?
It depends upon the denomination of the church. Roman Catholic priests are exclusively male and are not allowed personal relationships with women as they vow celibacy at their ordination. However, other denominations (such as Anglican and Episcopalian, and Methodists) all allow their priests and ministers (male and female) to marry and therefore, unless there is another reason why not (e.g. he or she is already dating or is married!!) it would be well within the 'rules' to date if he or she agrees.
