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Nuns are also known as female religious, or sisters. they are vowed to the religious life, but are not, strictly speaking clergy- they cannot perform sacramental functions such as Masses, but do perform yeoman service in the teaching and health care apostolates as well as missionary activities. The so-called White sisters performed a variety of roles in mission stations- really community center hubs- in developing countries and colonies such as the former Belgian Congo.
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What does nun mean in a different language?
The equivalent of Nun of the Catholique Church is Kalogrea of the East Orthodox Church
What does woman in church called?
nun
How is the nun not really a nun?
A nun is not really a nun if she is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church as a member of a religious order or if she does not take religious vows. Additionally, a person who pretends to be a nun for personal gain or deception purposes is not truly a nun.
What does a nun do everyday?
Prays for the Church and for the world. Does work for her community.
What is the duties of the nun?
To pray for the Church and for the world. To do work for her community.
What is another word for a nun in a high position?
Mother Superior
Is it a huge sin to stop being a nun?
Is it a huge sin to stop being a nun? Of the Roman Catholic Church? No. It is not a sin at all.
What do you call a woman who makes a special promise to serve the church?
a nun
Can a divorced Protestant become a Catholic nun?
A divorced Protestant woman can not take communion in the Catholic church. According to the Catholic church a divorced woman is committing adultery and can not become a nun.
Can a divorced or widowed woman becomes a Roman Catholic nun?
Widowed, yes, but the divorce concept is against the teaching of the Catholic church. Unless the divorce was allowed by the church, you may have a hard time to get into being a nun. Of course, there maybe certain exceptions to this, such as a difficult marriage ect, but this divorce should have been removed by the Church first before you can considering becoming a nun.
What was Mother Teresa's Christian faith like?
She was a nun in the Roman Catholic Church.
Name something a nun would never wear to church?
mini skirtjeansbikinishortsthong
