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Some Greek Orthodox Priests are celibate. They do have the option of getting married prior to ordination. However, once ordained, even if their wife passes away, they are forbidden to taking a second wife. Disregarding this may result in revocation of the office of Priesthood.
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Can a Greek Bishop marry?
In order to be a Orthodox Bishop, you must be celibate.
What was lutheran belief about celibate priests?
Priests did not have to be celibate.
What was the Lutheran belief about celibate priest?
Priests did not have to be celibate.
What was the Lutheran belief about celibate preists?
priests should be celibate.
What is a greek orthodox priests' wife name?
A priest's wife is known as a presbytera.
What do you call a greek preecher?
In the Orthodox Church, they are called priests. You would say "papas."
What are the authorities in Greek Orthodox churches?
Priests, at the parish level, and they are answerable to their local Bishop.
Can you give me a sentence for celibate?
Catholic priests take a vow to be celibate for their life in the priesthood.
Are there women priests in the Russian orthodox church?
The Russian Orthodox Church does not ordain priests.
Are village priests sons of higher-level priests?
In the Catholic Church, priests are celibate, therefore this question does not apply to the Catholic Church.
Are Hindu priests celibate?
well not all of them, but those who take oath for brhamcharya are celibate and even they quit all the materialistic luxuries of life
What was Lutheran belief on celibate priests?
Ordained Lutheran priests were allowed to be married. They are still allowed to be today. Celibacy is not compulsory for Lutheran clergy.
