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Aren't any of the Gang of Four Married?

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Re: Aren't any of the Gang of Four Married?
Post by John Prigent   » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:24 am

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There is a difference between celibacy and chastity. So a long-term relationship could well result in acknowledged children known to everyone.

Cheers, John

n7axw wrote:My impression is that Eastern Orthodox priests are allowed to marry, but their bishops and archbishops must be celibate. This impression came from a conversation with an Orthodox priest who was himself married.

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Re: Aren't any of the Gang of Four Married?
Post by n7axw   » Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:24 am

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John Prigent wrote:There is a difference between celibacy and chastity. So a long-term relationship could well result in acknowledged children known to everyone.

Cheers, John

n7axw wrote:My impression is that Eastern Orthodox priests are allowed to marry, but their bishops and archbishops must be celibate. This impression came from a conversation with an Orthodox priest who was himself married.

Don

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I would imagine that chastity is also expected with results that are probably predictable...

Don

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