ArchivedReality v.s. TraditionAieno Wrote The Latin Rite is the name given to the rituals, customs and laws followed by the "western" Roman Catholic church. Unfortunately, "Roman Catholic" is an ambiguous term. Sometimes it refers to all churches that are in full communion with the Pope and who acknowledge that all Christians owe obedience to the Pope, including the Eastern-rite Catholic churches. But in the present context it means the body of Catholics in "western" countries who are subject directly to the Pope in his role as Patriarch of the West about 98 percent of all Catholics, and not to the Eastern-Rite Catholics who are indirectly subject to the Pope by being directly subject to the Eastern-Rite Catholic Patriarchs. The differences between the Latin Rite and the Eastern Rites are not in matters considered infallible dogmas, but are in rules of discipline and custom, the Eastern Rites following usages similar to those of the Orthodox churches. Latin-rite Catholic priests must be celibate. Eastern-rite Catholic priests, like Eastern Orthodox priests, may marry before they are ordained, but if they do so, they may not become bishops. There are a number of Eastern Churches fully in union with Rome, but are following a different liturgical tradition than the Latin Rite. Aieno Wrote "All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate 'for the sake of the kingdom of heaven' ... Celibacy is a sign of this new life to the service of which the Church's minister is consecrated; accepted with a joyous heart celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God." Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church Pg. 440, #1579 It doesnt speak of the Eastern rites not being able to marry only the Latin rite. Like I said its not doctrine its simply a Latin Rite custom. Peace |
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