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To: Suzy Quzy

Surpringly (or perhaps not so) that is far less of an issue that some would like to make it seem.

I'm Orthodox have been to several Parishes, and encountered many married priests. I've never heard of one being divorced, nor have I seen anyone wonder whether the tiny pay the priests receive goes to pay for material wealth for his wife or family.


7 posted on 12/15/2006 1:41:28 PM PST by kawaii
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To: kawaii

Most orders take a vow of poverty.


22 posted on 12/15/2006 7:41:42 PM PST by Suzy Quzy
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