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Orlóff and His Wife

Note 8 — MAXIM GORKY (continued 4)

Isabel Florence Hapgood translation

The Parish (or White) Clergy, in the Holy Orthodox Church of the East, beginning with the rank of Sub-Deacon, must be married—and must be married before they are ordained. They cannot marry again. This rule ceases with an Arch-Priest, which is the highest rank attainable by the White Clergy. Bishops must be celibates.—Translator.

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