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Can monks hear confession?
Monks that are priests (Fathers) can hear confessions. Brothers cannot, they have no priestly vows.
Priests wear confession?
No, they cannot wear Confession...But, they do Hear Confessions. And when they do, they wear a white Alb and a Violet Stole.
Are prisoners confessions heard by priests and deacons?
Like all confessions, prisoner confessions can only be heard by a priest
Who has most authority priest or deacon?
In the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, a priest has more authority than a deacon. Priests are ordained to celebrate the Eucharist, hear confessions, and perform other sacraments, while deacons assist priests and perform specific duties, such as baptisms and preaching. Deacons do not have the same sacramental authority as priests. Therefore, within the clerical structure, priests hold a higher position of authority.
Why was it bad if there were no monks to take services in the middle ages?
You are clearly very confused.Most monks could not "take services"; only priests could take services, hear confessions, conduct weddings, burials and baptisms, perform the last rights and so on. Most monks were not ordained priests and could do none of these things.Some monks in each monastery did become priests, in order to lead the services and hear confessions, but they were generally few in number. They were not intended to provide services for ordinary people - that was the role of the parish priest.
Are priests allowed to report confessions to authorities?
In most cases, priests are not allowed to report confessions to authorities due to the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession. This is a fundamental principle in many religious traditions.
Can Deacons hear confession?
Deacons in the Catholic Church do not have the sacramental authority to hear confessions and grant absolution. Only priests and bishops have the power to administer the sacrament of reconciliation. Deacons can assist in the sacramental life of the Church, but their role does not include this specific function. They may, however, offer guidance and support in other pastoral capacities.
What is the main meaning of shrive?
to hear confessions and give absolution
Can priests report crimes they hear about during confession"?
Yes, in most jurisdictions, priests are not legally required to report crimes they hear about during confession due to the confidentiality of the sacrament.
Who performed the sacrament of healing?
Only a priest or bishop can hear confessions or anoint the sick.
Is confession in The Orthodox Church confidential?
Yes, as only the priest and God hear the confessions.
What are three things deacons can not do?
Deacons cannot consecrate the Eucharist, hear confessions, or Anoint the Sick
