Priest is the composition of the clergy and clergy of the parish. Another name is clear.
Who is included in the pricht
These are clergy - priests and deacons. Also, the clergy who are part of the clergy of the temple are subdeacons, psalm readers, sexton, readers. Altarnikov can also be considered a clergy - these are men who help in conducting worship. They are responsible for the order and cleanliness of the altar, store and prepare vestments. The immediate head of the clergy is the rector of the temple.
According to the definition of the Charter of the Russian Orthodox Church, a clergyman is a priest, deacon and psalm reader. The diocesan authorities, according to the situation, can add someone to this list or reduce it. But the priest and the psalmist must remain without fail. The duties of a psalm reader may be performed by another priest.
How to Become a Church Minister
The diocesan bishop appoints the ministers of the church. To become a clergyman, you need to meet certain requirements - adult men of the Orthodox faith who have the necessary moral qualities and knowledge of theology can be ordained. It is also imperative that the future priest is not on trial and there are no canonical obstacles to ordination. These may be mortal sins, such as illegalmarriage or divorce through the fault of a man, murder, falling away from the faith, heresy, and the like. It is worth noting that only the confessor of a potential priest, as well as the ruling bishop, can name specific obstacles to ordination. Blind and deaf people are also not allowed to be priests, but only because physical illness will prevent them from fulfilling their duties during worship.
Priest is also clergy, that is, those who have the blessing to serve in the temple during worship. The requirements for them are not so strict. The main thing is that they must be firm Orthodox Christians. The duties of a psalm reader can be performed by lay people who do not have a church education, including women (female regents in churches are very common).
How much do clerks earn
The church in Russia is separated from the state, so the people included in the clergy are workers who do not have any social guarantees and benefits. Providing the clergy with money and necessary things is the responsibility of the parishioners of the temple. Parishioners are those who profess the Orthodox faith, as well as regularly visit the temple, go to confession, take communion, and participate in the life of the parish. Orthodox, unlike Catholics, are not required to donate a tithe of their income to the church. The income received by the church is from the sale of candles, utensils, memorial notes and other necessities, as well as voluntary donations. Accordingly, the salary of church workers, especially small ones, can hardly be called high.