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Is it true all priests regardless of their position were responsible only to their bishops?
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∙ 11y ago
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Catholic AnswerA priest's position is that of a helper to the Bishop. Only the Bishops have the fullness of Christ's priesthood. When a priest is ordained he takes an oath of obedience to his Bishop and the Bishop's successors. Without a special license from his Bishop, a priest is unable to licitly offer Mass or hear confessions. So, in short, the answer to your question is, "yes, it is true."Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
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In the clergy did bishops belong to a different class then village priests?
In Europe, bishops belonged to a different class than the village priests. The bishops were usually wealthier and had a much higher position in the church.
Who were the first priests and bishops?
The apostles were the first priests and bishops of the Catholic Church.
Who initiated the bishops?
Bishops normally ordain priests into bishophood.
Who are the religious leaders of the chrisians?
Protestant: pastors Catholic: pope, cardinals, bishops, and priests Orthodox: bishops and priests
What are church bishops responsible for?
Bishops are responsible for leading their flock to heaven. A bishop rules over a diocese, and all the priests in that diocese promises obedience to their bishop and his successors. The Bishop, to a certain extent is responsible for the salvation of all those who live in his diocese, even those who are not Catholics.
When did the Catholic Church start having female priests and bishops?
The Catholic Church has never had female priests nor bishops, and will never have them.
What do people do before they become cardinals?
They were Priests, Monsignors, Bishops, and Arch-Bishops
Who were priests?
We don't have a record of the first Catholic priests. The first Bishops were the Apostles.
Who can give the sac of the sick?
Priests or Bishops
Who were first priests?
We don't have a record of the first Catholic priests. The first Bishops were the Apostles.
Are bishops ranked higher that village priests?
Yes
What is the wife of a pope's title?
There can be no such person as a "wife of the Pope". The Pope must be a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are, for the most part Bishops (with a few priests). All priests and bishops of the Catholic church take a vow of celibacy when they are first ordained and cannot ever marry. Even in the Eastern Rites which allow married priests, the Bishops are only chosen from the celibate priests.
