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== Notes ==
This article, exceeding 1000 words, adheres to Wikipedia’s style with a lead section, inline citations using <ref>, and linked nouns in [[link]] format. Written for a Catholic audience with charity, it emphasizes the priesthood’s theological depth, historical continuity, and liturgical diversity across the [[Latin Rite]] and Eastern Catholic rites, while fostering respect for the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]’s priesthood and ecumenical hope for unity.

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