Did the Church Fathers advocate celibacy?

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                          What is an overview of the Church Fathers ' views on celibacy? Did they see celibacy as a higher or more spiritual calling than marriage? Did they see marriage as incompatible with a spiritual life? Was there general consensus or was opinion split?
                        

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Sep 7, 2011, 09:17 PM
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Did the Church Fathers advocate celibacy?

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