L lewlo Guest Sep 10, 2004 #1 I have heard that married clergy was the rule during the first thousand years of Church history. This leaves me confused and wondering. Please help!
I have heard that married clergy was the rule during the first thousand years of Church history. This leaves me confused and wondering. Please help!
J Jim_Blackburn Guest Sep 13, 2004 #2 Priestly celibacy is a disciplinary rule, not a doctrine or dogma of the faith. As such, it can (and has been) changed over time. For more information see: Celibacy of the Clergy Celibacy and the Priesthood
Priestly celibacy is a disciplinary rule, not a doctrine or dogma of the faith. As such, it can (and has been) changed over time. For more information see: Celibacy of the Clergy Celibacy and the Priesthood
