Priests

The priests grow beards because they have the feeling of thinking if hair is cut it brings you bad things so they don't cut it :D

After Sunday School, I asked the monsignor when the next choir practice was.

There are about 4,500 priests in Ireland but the numbers are falling quickly due to a high number of deaths and a low number of ordinations. For example, only 9 priests were ordained in Ireland in 2007 (when 162 priests died). This is a shockingly low number of ordinations especially given the relatively high proportion of the population that goes to church. In Sweden, where about 5% of the population goes to church and which has double the population of the Republic of Ireland, over 50 priests were ordained into the Church of Sweden in the same year. Of course, the Church of Sweden allows the ordination of married men and women. Time for the Catholic Church to wake up and allow the same.

A Roman Catholic priest is not likely to agree to such a thing, as he would face discipline from either the diocese or his order, since the Catholic church does not sanction same-sex marriage, even in places where it is legal. Catholic priests have been known to break ranks with church doctrine from time to time, but it does not happen often.

They were not supposed to, but some did.

Yes, they generally do.

The Paracleet Fathers is the community of priests who devoted themselves to rehabilitation of priests who are alcoholics.

Amenhotep claimed that the gods other than Amon-Re did not exist and sought to destroy their temple cults. Of course, the Priests, whose lives were spent propitiating these gods were angered that their temples were being taken away from them.

There are various rites in the Catholic Church. This means primarily that there are various ways to celebrate the liturgy, though the different rites have their own set of laws and disciplines in other areas as well, such as the rules for fasting and abstinence during lent. A priest of the eastern rite is a Catholic priest who is a member of the eastern rather than the latin rite (the rite the majority of Catholics belong to).

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.

Zimbabwe is home to several prominent religious leaders, notably Bishop Desmond Tutu, who, although South African, had significant influence in the region. Within Zimbabwe, figures like Bishop Elias Nyathi and Bishop Trevor Manhanga have been influential in the Anglican Church. Additionally, charismatic leaders such as Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa and Prophet Walter Magaya have garnered large followings in the Pentecostal movement. These figures have played vital roles in both spiritual leadership and social issues within the country.

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.