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Hey, are monks married to God, spiritually speaking? Is this why leaving Holy Orders is treated as divorce?
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Are monks married?
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Well no, though not exactly....and even if a man is laicized- he will ALWAYS have the indelible mark of the priesthood forever on his soul. That means he has the power to perform sacraments- but not the authority, except in cases of most dire emergency.
Monks do not take Holy Orders--unless they also become priests.
Monks do not take Holy Orders--unless they also become priests.
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Veritas_et_Puritas said:
Though it's a unique situation, as they're uniquely committed to the Church through a religious order. It's a little different than priesthood.
Jesus = bridegroom = male
Church = bride = female
Nuns = bride of Christ = female
Priests = spouse of the Church = male
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Rising_Suns
'Christ's desolate heart is in need of comfort'
Hi Esran,
Do you still have some interest in pursuing a possible vocation?
Blessings,
-Davide
Do you still have some interest in pursuing a possible vocation?
Blessings,
-Davide
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