Priests

No, they have various amounts of hair, and different hairstyles, according to their likes.

The initials OSB stand for the Order of Saint Benedict, a Roman Catholic monastic order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the 6th century. Members of this order, known as Benedictines, follow the Rule of Saint Benedict, which emphasizes community life, prayer, and work. They are dedicated to a life of prayer and service, often engaging in education, hospitality, and various forms of ministry.

Yes, high priests often served as important advisors to kings in ancient societies, particularly in cultures where religion and governance were closely intertwined. They provided counsel on spiritual matters, rituals, and decisions that affected the state, as well as offering insight into public sentiment regarding religious issues. Their influence could significantly shape political decisions, as they were seen as intermediaries between the divine and the monarchy.

False. Women played a large role in Mayan city-states.

well, they helped take care of the sick, helped the church, taught the children, learned the aboriginals language to make it much easier to communicate and introduced their culture to the aboriginals

IHS on a priest's robe is a Christogram, representing the name of Jesus Christ. It is derived from the first three letters of "Jesus" in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), which are Iota, Eta, and Sigma. The symbol is often used in Christian liturgy and decoration, reflecting the centrality of Christ in the faith.

The early priests wore secular clothing that was reserved for liturgical use. The vestments worn by priests today developed from the Greek and Roman clothing worn by the priests of the early Church.

Officials, nobles, and priests played crucial roles in the governance and religious life of ancient societies. Officials were responsible for implementing laws, collecting taxes, and managing public affairs, while nobles often held land and power, serving as local leaders or advisors to the ruling authority. Priests managed religious ceremonies, maintained temples, and acted as intermediaries between the gods and the people, ensuring that spiritual needs were met. Together, these groups helped maintain social order, governance, and the cultural identity of their communities.

The Puritans did not have priests in the traditional sense found in other Christian denominations. Instead, they believed in a system of congregational governance where ministers or pastors led their congregations, focusing on preaching and teaching the Bible rather than performing priestly functions such as sacraments. This emphasis on the individual's relationship with God and the authority of Scripture was central to Puritan belief.

The Episcopal priest is able to perform all the Sacraments of the Episcopal Church with the same authority as a Catholic priest for THEIR own sacraments. But the Episcopal Church does not believe in transsubstantiation. Transsubstantiation is strictly a Catholic doctrine that states Christ is truly present, Body, Soul, Blood, and Divinity, within the Bread and Wine AS the "Body of Christ". The Episcopal Church believes that after the Words of Institution that Jesus Christ is truly present--really present--in the Bread and Wine. In the Catholic Church the bread and wine is no longer bread and wine. Look up Platonic Philosophy.

Generally, men who become priest describe have felt "called" by God which is why we call the priesthood a vocation (Latin vocare - to call). A potential priest has to go 4-7 years to the seminary where he is trained in prayer, academics, pastoral ministry, theology, philosophy, etc. About 6 months before he is to be ordained he is ordained to the transitional diaconate. Then he is ordained by a set of three bishops to the priesthood. Diocesan priests go to seminary for a shorter time than order priest.

The priest does not judge you. God is the one to judge. The priest is just his intermediary. When you confess you are confessing to God.

Priests can change the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ through the sacrament of the Eucharist, a practice rooted in the belief of transubstantiation. This doctrine holds that during the Mass, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the words of consecration, the substances of bread and wine are transformed into Christ's true presence. This ability is granted to priests through their ordination, which equips them to perform sacred rituals and act in the person of Christ. Ultimately, this reflects the continuation of Jesus' Last Supper and His command to "do this in remembrance of me."

No. If a man or woman wants to be a priest/priestess, he/she cannot marry.