In many religions, being a priest or priestess is a full-time position, ruling out any other career. Many Christian priests and pastors choose or are mandated to dedicate themselves to their churches and …

Dec 7, 2025 · Priest, in some Christian churches, an officer or minister who is intermediate between a bishop and a deacon. With the spread of Christianity, the parish priest became the principal …

The meaning of PRIEST is someone who is authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God; specifically : an Anglican, Eastern …

The U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe priest shortage. So it's noteworthy that the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests in a single, joyful Mass at its cathedral.

Priests instruct others about the faith. The priest is a teacher. He must make daily time to prepare his homilies and talks. This requires an ability to study and to communicate what one has learned …

1 day ago · priest (plural priests) A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. hypernym quotations Hypernym: cleric

Definition of priest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches. …

PRIEST meaning: 1. a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian…. Learn more.

Rita Antone had been there with him, as had the old priest, Father John. A priest is a member of the Christian clergy in the Catholic, Anglican, or Orthodox church. He trained to be a Catholic priest.

One who is designated an authority on religious matters. In some churches, especially the Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Roman Catholic Church, the ordained church leader …