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The word clergy itself denotes a group. It refers to the entire body of folks who hold a religious title.
In Catholic & Orthodox Churches, clergy can be priests, monks, bishops, etc. In most Protestant denominations, they are ministers.
Clergy in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), both men and women, use the official title of "The Reverend [1st Name Last Name.]" Clergy are also called "teaching elders, " and many choose to use the title "Pastor."
The word clergy itself denotes a group. It refers to the entire body of folks who hold a religious title.
'Reverend' is used as a title or form of address to members of the clergy.
Catholics and orthodox Christians have many levels of their clergy, those who preach are called priests other denominations will call the preachers by either preacher or pastor
No, the word "laymen" is not in the Bible. This is an English word referring to persons who are Christians, but not ordained as clergy.
When Christians made him a real being from a title.
The term "reverend" is an honorific title used for clergy members, including pastors, so it does not necessarily rank higher than a pastor. The title "pastor" typically refers to a specific role within a church, while "reverend" is a more general term of respect for clergy members. The ranking of clergy members can vary depending on the specific denomination or religious organization.
The abbreviation Msgr. stands for Monsignor (Italian Monsignore), a title within the Catholic clergy.
The Catholic clergy believe in celibacy as a whole, but nearly all Christians believe that you can and should have sex within marriage.
The fun is that no Christians can be an apostle because Jesus himself has to give them that title and thirteen was chosen back in C.E. time.