Why do we call priests "Father"?

[seagal]

This is not a “call no man Father” question, just curious about how and when we came to call priests Father instead of Reverend (for example).

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

seagal,

Although the following link discusses the biblical aspects of calling priests “Father”, the last two sections address the significance of calling priests “Father”. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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