Why is it okay for a married man to become a deacon, but not okay for a deacon to get married?
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> Can. 1042 The following are simply impeded from receiving orders:
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> 1/ a man who has a wife, unless he is legitimately destined to the permanent diaconate;
> Can. 1087 Those in sacred orders invalidly attempt marriage.
Why does only the first of these have an exception for the permanent diaconate? In other words, why is being a married deacon okay if you get married first, but not if you become a deacon first?
Asked by Joseph Sible-Reinstate Monica
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Jan 31, 2022, 06:59 AM
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