Apriest orpriestess is a person who is allowed to do religious rites. Their office or position is thepriesthood, a word which can also be used for such persons collectively. In mostreligions andcultures in history there have been priests, although they have a lot of different names, and follow different rules.
To become a Catholic priest, you are required to studyTheology. The Orthodox and Protestant Churches also have laymen asclergy.
Catholic priests are not allowed to marry meaning that they have to becelibate. Orthodox priests can be married, but they must not marry after they become a priest. Anglican priests can get married before or during the time they are a priest.
The Catholic Church does not allow women to become priests. However, someAnglican Churches allow women to be priests.
