The difference between "priest" and "priest":

First, different positions.

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The priest, that is, the title of priest, priest and priest, is the head of a church. Between the bishop and the priest, it is a seven-level product. It is a religious post of Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Church. For thousands of years, only male monks can hold this position.

2. Pastor

Pastor, a profession, is a person who is responsible for leading and taking care of other Christians in the general Protestant church. The word in the original Bible means shepherd. Treatment and support are the main duties of priests. The priest is loyal to the beliefs of his companions, treating and defending them.

Second, the teaching system is different.

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A priest is a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, a priest is a priest of the Orthodox Church, and a priest is a Protestant priest.

2. Pastor

He is a Protestant saint. Unlike Catholic priests, priests can get married and women can be priests. In the three-level sacred system, the priest is the bishop at the next level and the clerk at the next level.

Third, professional conditions are different.

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1) must be a Catholic Christian, have a sincere belief, have lived in faith for more than three years, have dignity and have a good example.

2) Male, unmarried and in good health. Prepare to be single and dedicated to the Lord. And parents' consent.

3) Recommended by the local church.

4) High school education or above.

5) Under the age of 25 (except for life deacons and life monks, it is also determined according to the needs of the parish, and it is stipulated by the head of the parish or the mission, but it must comply with the provisions of the Church Law and the Senate's deliberation).

2. Pastor

In China, 18 years old is usually required. Secondly, this person must be in the church for one year, attend classes for three months, and speak thoroughly. If parents want the newborn to be baptized, the priest can also baptize it.

If a believer is called by God to become a priest, he needs to apply for admission to a seminary to study theology. High school graduates can apply for provincial theological seminaries; High school students can go directly to Jinling Theological Seminary.

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