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That is mainly the Catholic church, the largest Christian denomination. Other Christian churches do allow their priests or preachers to marry, though.

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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.


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.


What are the misconceptions of the sacrament of holy orders?

One misconception is that all priests have the same authority within the Catholic Church hierarchy. In reality, there are different levels of ordination, such as deacons, priests, and bishops, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. Another misconception is that priests are forbidden to marry, when in fact this is a discipline within the Latin Rite but not a doctrine of the sacrament itself. Additionally, some may mistakenly believe that ordination automatically guarantees holiness or perfection, when priests, like all individuals, are fallible and can struggle with their faith.


Did st pius have any kids?

As a Catholic saint, St. Pius did not have any biological children. In Catholic tradition, priests and religious figures such as saints commit to a life of celibacy and are not permitted to marry or have children.


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.

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Which religion did not allow its priests to marry?

Which religions dont allow priets to marry?


Do you agree if woman married a priest?

Episcopal priests are allowed to marry; I have no problem with that. Perhaps the Catholic Church could allow some priests to marry--I'm not convinced that it is a bad thing. I don't make these decisions, however.


Are Jewish priests allowed to marry?

all Jewish men are commanded to marry. Including priests


Could priests marry when Elizabeth was Queen?

Then as now Catholic Priests could not marry; but Anglican Priests who were not members of religious orders were allowed to get married.


During medieval times, were priests permitted to marry"?

During medieval times, priests were generally not permitted to marry.


Can Lutherian priests marry?

Yes.


Are protestantism priest able to marry?

Catholic priests will refuse to marry anyone not belonging to their faith. A Protestant pastor will do the job.


What was not a conclusion of the Council of Trent?

priests should not be allowed to marry lol trevor rige taylor


How did the change from Catholic to protestant affect the priests?

PRIESTS CAN MARRY AND HAVE A FAMILY AND A HOME


What is a priest's age to marry in Church?

Priests do not marry at any age.


Can a Tamil girl marry a kannada guy?

There are some communities where to marry, your religion matters. For example if a Muslim guy although can not marry to a Christian girl according to their religion, but he marries over-crossing his religion, its his own problem. Now here is question of Tamil girl to marry a Kannada guy.............. if their religion don't allow then even she can marry to a Kannada guy over crossing her religion. Which if it is done after love ,wont be a wrong decision. for details visit at http://pakistaninfra.blogspot.com


Can priests marry now?

only non-catholics can marry. ANSWER 2: The only priests who may not marry are Roman Catholic. The clergy of other sects of Catholicism (ie., Russian & Greek Orthodox) are permitted to marry.