Most people refer to priests, brothers, nuns, and sisters as "religious". As in, Sr. Clare is a religious.
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Taoists have priests & monks, and nuns.
The common name given to the Sisters of Charity is the "Grey Nuns."
The common name given to the Sisters of Charity was the "Grey Nuns".
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Nuns, priests,bishops
Priests and nuns wear distinctive clothing to signify the vows they have taken. They are required to live a humble, celibate life dedicated to service.
Nuns choose with their own free will to serve God's Church because they want to. No one makes them do it.
No, only priests and bishops can celebrate the Mass
Other individuals who might work at a monastery include monks, nuns, priests, novices, lay brothers or sisters, and volunteers. Support staff such as cooks, cleaners, gardeners, and administrative personnel could also be part of the monastery community.
Like priests, nuns take a vow of chastity
Priests and nuns can all be referred to as members of a religious order, and as people who have taken vows of obedience to that order.