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Priests

Priest is a title given to individuals that have devoted themselves to the religious practice that has called them to service. Most require advanced education and ordination by their church. Priests are found in many branches of Christianity, Buddhism and Shintoism.

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What is a priests most prized possessions?

If you are referring to our present pope, Pope Francis does not seem to be very materialistic and prefers to avoid all the fancy trappings and privileges of the papacy. He wears simplified vestments and has said he would prefer to live in a small Vatican apartment rather than in the Papal Apartments of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. It is doubtful, then, that he has stored up any earthy treasures. It may come out sometime that he has some item from earlier in his life that he holds as precious, however. He follows the example set by his namesake - St. Francis of Assisi.

However, he does have one thing he holds as special. Here it is in his own words:

"In my breviary I have the last will of my grandmother Rosa, and I read it often. For me it is like a prayer. She is a saint who has suffered so much, also spiritually, and yet always went forward with courage."

Did sumerians believe in afterlife for the rulers or priests?

they believed they should be eating by a pack of rabid squirrels

Is akon a priest?

some people say that he is a Muslim and some people say his not

so if his Muslim that's mean yah

but if his not then sorry i don't know

What impact did the church have on medieval priest's lives?

Well, it helpped people understand about their faith and essential messages that they need>

What is a Egyptian priest?

There were many different types of priest and priestess in ancient Egypt, with a strict system of ranks and responsibilities.

Unlike Christian priests, their job was not to preach or to influence the minds of ordinary people - they simply existed to serve the gods in different ways. In effect, the priests gave offerings to the gods on behalf of Pharaoh, who could not cope alone with the sheer number of offerings required.

The basic requirement for a novice priest was circumcision. The entire body must then be shaved and kept permanently free of all hair, including having the eyebrows and lashes removed regularly. Priests were forbidden certain foods, including beef, pork, mutton, pigeon, fish, beans, garlic and all green stuff. The point of all of this was for a priest to be completely "clean" in a religious sense - the general term for a low-ranking priest was wb, meaning purified.

Clothing had to be made from clean, fine linen and cut according to ancient patterns; on their feet they always wore white sandals. Higher ranks of priest wore special items such as a ribbon across the chest, a leopard-skin, a special necklace or a long fake plait attached to the bald head. Lector-priests wore two large feathers attached to their heads.

Some priestesses served as temple musicians, singers and dancers.

What can medieval priest do when they are priest?

Priests in the middle ages were primarily members of monastic orders. Their duties were primarily prayer and singing the Divine Office. They also had assigned duties such as cleaning, tending the gardens, etc. They also had some time for recreation which varied widely by religious order.

When did Las Casas become a priest?

When did Las Casas become a priest??? He Became a priest in 1723!!

What do Catholic priests have in common with ancient Egypt's priests?

Is this something you realy want know? Are you approaching this question from a position of faith or as an oponent to the Church of Rome? There is somethings about the pharaoh and the pope that are similar. The pope and pharaoh both had political and religious roles. The mitre is similar in style to the tall crown of upper egypt; the pharaoh too carried a crozier. To some protestants the cult of Isis has been associated with the veneration of the virgin. There are other things but these are linked to Christianity in general and not just to catholicism.

What was the types of food that Egyptian priests ate?

the ancient priests of egypt ate, fish, wine, bread, beer, turnups, garlic, and sometimes figs.

What is the job of a castle priest?

There are no castle priests anymore. I am assuming you mean a castle in medieval Europe, it doesn't matter, a priest's job has always been to administer the sacraments, to celebrate Mass, to hear confessions, to baptize, to witness marriages, to anoint the sick, etc. It has been that way since Our Blessed Lord appointed the first twelve as Bishops, and it will that way until the end of the world. A castle priest just performed his priestly duties in a castle, that's all.

What is a priest's hat called?

Biretta or, in some rare cases, a zucchetto may be worn. However, the zucchetto is more commonly worn by a bishop or cardinal.

What did Mesopotamian priests wear?

They wore skirts and shawls of wool or linen.

Where did priests sleep?

they sleep in churches in a chamber or there own little room

What were the 3 types of priests in Egypt?

The three different types of pharaohs are:

>Tut (Tutankhamun)

>Rameses II

>Rameses III

I hope I helped you :)

What jobs do priests do in medieval England?

Priests usually worked in churches in villages, town, or cities. They tended to the spiritual well being of the people in the congregations of the churches. They baptized, said mass, gave religious instruction, performed unction, and said prayers for people as needed. They consoled people in distress, and performed works of charity where they could. They could have been called on to do other things, including write letters or other documents for people who were illiterate.

What are the priests of the Israelites called?

Priests come from the tribe of Levi [pronounced lay-vee].

Originally, the first born males from all 12 tribes were to be Cohanim [pronounced co-ha-neem, plural]. However, during the incident of the golden calf during the exodus from Egypt, not a single male from the tribe of Levi participated in this idolatry while males from the 11 other tribes did. As a result, HaShem (The Creator) deemed only the Levi males to be fit for priesthood.

Today, there is no high priest and priests, however, men who come from the Cohan lineage do have special roles in religious services.

How much did Egyptian priests get paid?

depending on how much work they've done sometimes it can be as large as a large property of land given to them by the god's wealth

What were the skills of medieval priests?

The answer to that can vary depending on what type of priest and where they served. The most common type of priest was probably the simple parish priest, who served either in a village, or in the parish church of a town. All but the smallest villages had a church and priest in residence.

In a village a priests lived a fairly comfortable life compared to their peasant neighbors. Peasants owed 10% of their agricultural production to the parish in which they lived as a tithe. This was not a voluntary contribution, but was essentially a tax, and the church had representatives in the fields during harvest to insure its collection. Not all of this went to support the priest, but the priest would likely have one of the better houses in the village, would likely have adequate funds for a servant for household chores, and generally not have material concerns.

The village priest had a number of duties. He said mass daily in the village church, and would have said several services on Sunday. He heard confession from his parishioners. He officiated at major life events such as christening, baptism, marriage, and funerals. He would have educated the villagers in basic religious doctrine and practice, such as the Creed, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and various other prayers. He may have read from a book of vernacular sermons, or told his parishioners stories from scripture.

In the Canterbury Tales Chaucer presents the village priest as a very positive and sympathetic character, on who busied himself with his duties, as well as visiting his neighbors when they were sick or had need. This might suggest that the parish priest, provided he supported his community, would have been a respected and liked fellow. Chaucer was considerably less kind to many of the other churchmen he represented.

In theory a priest was to remain unmarried, but in practice a priest may have taken an common law wife, perhaps as an "open secret" in the community, or as a practical arrangement with his housekeeper.

What did the high priests do in ancient Egypt?

The High Priest's main job was to take care of the gods and their needs he also served as a political adviser to the Pharaoh and appointed Priests to act for him at the different temples.