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Priesthood

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The question

Can a priest become a president and still be a priest?

The answer

The priesthood is a calling, not a career. The priest is consecrated for serving God. His time and energy is dedicated to serving his parish or serving in a specified area. The call to the priesthood is a full-time job, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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