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It was decided in 1074 by Pope Gregory VII that anyone ordained must first pledge celibacy and married priests must leave the wives. Pope Urban II had priests wives sold into slavery, children were abandoned in 1095. In 1123 the First Lateran Council confirmed that clerical marriages were invalid, but in the 15th century 50% of priests were married and accepted by the people. The Council of Trent in 1545-63 states celibacy and virginity are superior to marriage.
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∙ 11y agoOrthodox priests can marry, but not after they are ordained priests.
Otherwise it would be like the father marrying their daughter
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∙ 6y agoOnly the Catholic church requires its priests not to marry. Other Christian churches are not so prescriptive in this matter.
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Who can a high priest marry?
a priestess
What is a priest's age to marry in Church?
Priests do not marry at any age.
Can a Pastor marry himself?
No a pastor can not get marry himself.He has to get another priest do it.
Is there a priest that will marry me to a demon preferably online?
No.
I am the father of your mother i marry your sister who i am?
a priest
Did Aztec priests marry?
No. If a man or woman wants to be a priest/priestess, he/she cannot marry.
Can a Greek Orthodox priest marry?
In the Greek Orthodox tradition, priests are allowed to marry before their ordination. However, they cannot marry after they have been ordained. This practice differs from Roman Catholicism, where priests are required to remain celibate.
Did Oscar Romero marry?
Oscar Romero was a priest and bishop and was never married.
Can a pastor in the Holy Family Church marry?
No priest in the Catholic Church, even pastors, are allowed to marry.
What were the conclusions of the council Trent?
priest should not be allowed to marry
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 priests get married to women in eastern catholic churches?
If you are already a priest - no. However, if one is married (first marriage only), he can still become a priest.Eastern Orthodox Priests are allowed to marry prior to ordination to one woman only. If the wife dies, the priest is unable to marry again or risk losing his office of Priesthood.
