Celibacy in the Church

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Celibacy is often connected to a practice that emerged at some point in the middle ages. However, is there a Biblical foundation for it, and even more, does Paul specifically speak of this practice?

Check out this video with Dr. Brant Pitre to learn more about this topic from St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.

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Видео Celibacy in the Church канала Catholic Productions