WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a member of the clergy?
A
a king
B
the Pope
C
a priest
D
a bishop
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The royal clergy also formed a basis from which the King could recruit competent men loyal to the King to other high offices. The royal clergy had a large degree of meritocracy for its time, as the positions were not hereditary, which ensured competent and well educated recruitment.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of priests within the Catholic Church, religious and diocesan. Diocesan priests lead individual parishes. They serve the people within their own parish and are not required to take the same vowels as religious priests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clergy Member means a priest; a rabbi; a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church; a member of a religious order; or a recognized leader of any religious body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Clergy were the group of persons who were invested with special functions in the church, e.g. fathers, and other members of church.

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