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| − | A '''Priest''' is a [[Roman Catholic]] or [[Eastern Orthodox]] clergyman ranking above [[deacon]] but below [[bishop]]. The [[Anglican Church]] also uses the term which they kept even after breaking away as a new church under [[Henry VIII]].<ref>[http://anglicanprovince.org/pressrel702.html Anglican Belief and Practice]</ref>
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| − | It corresponds to a ''presbyter'' in the early church. ''Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Timothy 4:14)''
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| − | Priests preside at [[Mass]] and at the [[Sacrament]]s of [[Baptism]], [[Matrimony]], [[Reconciliation]], and Healing. From the early 4th Century A.D. a discipline of [[celibacy]] has been in place for Roman Catholic priests. In recent times the Church is finding it difficult to replace aging priests.
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| − | == References ==
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| − | *[http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2002/0211fea2.asp Understanding the priest scandal]
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| − | [[Category:Christian Group Structuring]]
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Revision as of 14:07, January 24, 2010
One who violates young children in a sexual manner.
Page corrected by Anon.
