In the Maronite Catholic Church, priests are generally required to be celibate if they are ordained to the priesthood. However, married men can be ordained as priests, particularly in the Eastern Catholic tradition. Monsignors, who are typically priests elevated to a title of honor, also adhere to the celibacy norms based on their status and the rites of the Church. Therefore, while celibacy is expected for many priests, there are exceptions for married clergy within the Maronite tradition.
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