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What could Eastern Orthodox priests do that Roman Catholic priests could not?
They can get married.
Is the bishop the highest authority in the eastern orthodox church?
Yes, the Eastern Orthodox Church has deacons, priests and bishops.
Are there women priests in the Russian orthodox church?
The Russian Orthodox Church does not ordain priests.
Is the eastern orthodox church and roman catholic church's disagreement about weather or not priests should be allowed to marry a source of tension between them?
Yes, the issue of priestly celibacy is a point of contention between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, married men can become priests, while the Roman Catholic Church requires celibacy for priests. This difference has been a historical source of tension between the two churches.
Why does the priest wear a vestment mitre?
Normally, priests do not wear a mitre, only a bishop does. In the Eastern Catholic Churches there are mitred archpriests or chorbishops who are ordained priests that are entitled to wear a mitre.
Can secular priest marry?
No, in most religious traditions, secular priests are required to take a vow of celibacy and cannot marry. This includes priests in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and most Protestant denominations.
What do you call to the followers of eastern orthodox?
They are called Eastern Orthodox Christians or just Orthodox Christians.
Is Eastern Orthodox a religion?
Eastern Orthodox is a branch of Christianity.
Why orthodox priests wear beard?
Orthodox priests wear beards as a symbol of their commitment to their faith and adherence to traditional Christian practices. The beard represents humility, masculinity, and the biblical injunction to avoid vanity. Additionally, it reflects the Old Testament customs and the lifestyle of the early Christian Church, reinforcing the priest's role as a spiritual leader. The practice varies among different Orthodox jurisdictions, but it remains a respected tradition.
Did the eastern church become the Greek Orthodox church?
No, the Greek Orthodox church is a part of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Does the orthodox church let women be priests?
No!
What are the Eastern Orthodox religions?
greek orthodox
