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Celibacy in the priesthood slowly evolved over the centuries. The first Apostles were mostly married men and in the early centuries married priests were the norm. About the fourth century (306 -335) celibacy was beginning to be introduced (however priests were not forbidden to marry), and most were married. In the eleventh century (1045) priests needed to be unmarried and remain celibate in order to be ordained.
In the twelfth century (1013 and 1039) priestly marriages were decreed void, but at least 50% of priests were still married and remained married-their exact nature for celibacy was not known.
During the 15th through 17th centuries the strictures to be celibate gain strength and slowly the priesthood transitions to an unmarried, celibate occupation.
Even into the 20th century there are married catholic priests, those who convert from Anglican or Episcopal church, however, they are expected to remain celebate.
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∙ 12y agoCatholic priests were allowed to marry until 1123 AD when they were then forbidden to marry. So, conceivably, the first married priests were those of Christ's original 12 apostles.
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Are protestantism priest able to marry?
Catholic priests will refuse to marry anyone not belonging to their faith. A Protestant pastor will do the job.
If married can you be a priest?
In the Roman Catholic Church, it is required that a priest be celibate. This is to keep the priest from being distracted from doing God's will as a priest. However, if an Anglican or Orthodox priest who is married converts to Catholicism he is able to become a Catholic priest and keep his wife. In the Eastern Catholic Church though, the priests are allowed to marry though. Lutheran and Episcopalian Priests are allowed to marry as well.
What are the differences between a Catholic priest and a Baptist minister?
Catholic priest must remain celebate (they may not marry) while Lutheran ministers may marry.
Can a resigned Catholic priest marry?
A priest who resigns is considered to have resigned from the Church itself and is no longer considered as a Catholic. Since he is no longer Catholic he is free to do as he pleases. However, a priest can remain in the Church as a Catholic if he is laicized. To be laicized the bishop of the diocese would have to declare the priest's Holy Orders as null and void. In other words, he would no longer be a priest. He, too, would be free to marry but would still be considered a Catholic.
Did Oscar Romero marry?
Oscar Romero was a priest and bishop and was never married.
Can a Catholic priest marry a couple in a non-Catholic church?
ANSWER: Yes, under certain conditions. Why is this necessary in the first place? Consult a local catholic priest. . .or ask: catholicanswers.com
Can a pastor in the Holy Family Church marry?
No priest in the Catholic Church, even pastors, are allowed to marry.
Should a parish priest be married?
It depends on what kind of parish. If he is Catholic, then no, he can not marry because he is already "married" to mother church. However, if he is an Ipiscable priest and is married, but deciedes to become Catholic, then he may be a married Catholic priest.
Can a Catholic chaplain marry a Catholic and a person from a different religion?
First of all, the chaplain must be an ordained priest or deacon in good standing. If that is the case, then he can marry a catholic and non-catholic, as long as they both meet requirements if any previous marriages, and if non-catholic agrees to catholic's oath to bring up children Catholic. Check with priest for details.
Can a Catholic priest marry a couple in a non Catholic church?
Yes, he could, with proper paper work. There has to be a valid reason.
Who did Saint Xavier marry?
If you are referring to Saint Francis Xavier, he was never married. He was a Catholic priest.
Does a Catholic have to marry in the presence of a priest or deacon?
Yes, if married in a Catholic ceremony to be valid in the Catholic Church. However, if proper papers are filled out and non Catholic party agrees to vows of catholic party and catholic requirements about raising children, permanent marriage, etc., then Catholic may be married in protestant church without priest being present. Contact a priest for further details
