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A priest is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities. They also have the authority or power to
Catholic priests in Rome, Italy, 2005
Vestal Virgin priestess of Ancient Rome
Roman soldiers murdering druids and burning their groves on Anglesey, as described by Tacitus
Kohanim's hands: Priestly Blessing gesture depicted on a mosaic in the synagogue of Enschede
The priesthood is the office of the ministers of religion, who have been commissioned with the holy orders of the Catholic Church. Technically, bishops are a priestly order as well; however, in common
An array of ordained Catholic ministers shown in their distinct priestly ranks, i.e., bishop (central figure), priests, and deacons
A priest celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass
Ordination to the priesthood (Latin Church); devotional card, 1925
During the Rite of Ordination, after the bishop, the priests present lay their hands on the ordinands.