priest

Example Sentences

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Aspiring Orthodox priests have had to study abroad ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is understandable. It is a film set in a church with lots of priests... but she was so mortified and kept apologising," she says.

From BBC

Scorsese grew up in New York’s Little Italy as a Catholic altar boy and aspiring priest who was also fascinated by the mafiosos that loomed large in his community.

From The Wall Street Journal

In return, they will be allowed to stay and be provided with medical care and spiritual support from a priest.

From BBC

But though few expect change to come so quickly, the visit is still important, said a Maronite parish priest, Father Tony Elias, from Rmeish, a village located just across the border from Israel.

From Los Angeles Times