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First of all, Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. Secondly, there are many indications that Christmas was celebrated as a feast in the early Church. The earliest recorded evidence we have of it dates to A.D. 200 in Egypt. The earliest evidence in Rome was A.D. 354, but we must remember that before around 330 A.D. Christianity was illegal in the Roman Empire and few records survive that early period of persecution. We find different evidences of the celebration of Christmas throughout the first millenium, the following is an extract from the Catholic Encyclopedia:
The Second Council of Tours (can. xi, xvii) proclaims, in 566 or 567, the sanctity of the "twelve days" from Christmas to Epiphany, and the duty of Advent fast; that of Agde (506), in canons 63-64, orders a universal communion, and that of Braga (563) forbids fasting on Christmas Day. Popular merry-making, however, so increased that the "Laws of King Cnut", fabricated c. 1110, order a fast from Christmas to Epiphany.
What else can I help you with?
Can catholic celebrate Christmas?
Not only can they. THEY DO AND SHOULD. The Catholic Church is the first Christian Church, and was the Church that STARTED Christmas celebrations. OF COURSE they celebrate Christmas!
Do catholic deacons receive holy orders?
Yes, deacons are ordained, you are a deacon once you are ordained. You are gradually elevated (if you are a transitional deacon).
If you lived in France in 1780 before the French revolution and you were a member of the ordained priests you would be member of what Catholic Church?
There is only one Catholic Church, and all ordained priests were members of it before the revolution.
Who tried to stop the day of the dead celebrations?
The Catholic Church.
In the middle ages what was the christian rite?
The Catholic church was the only church so any religious celebrations or services were Catholic.
Is marriage outside of the Church recognized by the Catholic Church?
Yes as long as you were legally married. And if you were congratz!!! ---- If either party of the couples is a Catholic, then for the Catholic Church to officially recognize the marriage, the couple must have been married in the Catholic Church.
How can a person be ordained in new jersey?
It depends on what church you belong to. If you are a Catholic, you attend seminary for 6-8 years, then are ordained by a bishop.
What is Protestant clergy?
These are the ordained church leaders in the protestant Churches. In the Methodist Church, for example, ordained clergy are called ministers, whilst in the Baptist Church they tend to be called pastors. In the Anglican Church, however, the ordained leaders are names the same as the Roman Catholic Church - deacons, priests and bishops.
Who are the non-ordained members of the Catholic Church?
The laity... namely anyone who is not a priest, deacon, or bishop is not ordained. Nuns or brothers are not ordained. They are officially considered part of the laity.
Can a deacon in the Catholic Church marry couples?
No. However they can be married prior to becoming ordained a Deacon and stay married. They can have children before or after the ordination as a married Deacon. However, it is my understanding that, once ordained, the deacon must remain celebate.
Will the Catholic Church recognize online ordinations?
No, you need to be ordained by a bishop after years of study.
Can any Catholic baptize someone?
No, only a Catholic who has been ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop can perform a valid baptism in the Catholic Church.
