An Ontological Relation Between Priesthood and Celibacy?

Petro Balog

doi:10.18290/rt2024.1s

Published : 2024-12-06

Vol. 71 No. Zeszyt Specjalny (2024)

An Ontological Relation Between Priesthood and Celibacy?

Petro Balog

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4923-3328

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18290/rt2024.1s

Abstract

For centuries, the nature of the Catholic priesthood has been and continues to be the subject of theological debate. Among other things, this article discusses the connection between celibacy and the sacrament of priesthood. Some theologians claim that there is an ontological connection between celibacy and ordination. This article examines such a claim, trying to answer the question: is celibacy really ontologically connected to priesthood and is there an ontological change in the person who receives this sacrament, which necessarily includes celibacy? Based on the analysis, the author concludes that priestly ordination cannot cause an ontological change in a person, and therefore, celibacy is not ontologically connected to ordination either.

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celibacy, priesthood, ontological relationship, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Jacques Maritain

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