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In the Orthodox Church, priests are allowed (and in fact encouraged) to be married, but cannot marry after they are ordained. On the other hand, bishops must b
by Ichthypresbyter 6y ago
In the Orthodox Church, priests are allowed (and in fact encouraged) to be married, but cannot marry after they are ordained.
On the other hand, bishops must be monks as well as priests, and therefore cannot be married.