Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century.
billy bob jackson
Most people refer to priests, brothers, nuns, and sisters as "religious". As in, Sr. Clare is a religious.
not sure of them all but i know that there is the Nun's Priests Tale, and the Pardoner's Tale.
Taoists have priests & monks, and nuns.
yes
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
Both priests and monks/nuns are dedicated to spiritual pursuits and service to others. However, priests typically serve within a specific religious community and are ordained to perform sacraments, while monks/nuns live a communal life devoted to prayer, meditation, and service without necessarily being ordained to perform sacraments. Monks/nuns often live in monasteries or convents, while priests serve in churches or other religious institutions.
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.