Some Anglican/Episcopalian churches have female priests. In such churches, these members of the clergy are called “priests”. The term “priestess” is usually used to refer to women who presided over ceremonies in non-Christian religions: The Vestal Virgins in Rome were priestesses of the Roman state religion.Apr 19, 2007
Who is the leader of the Protestant Church?
Martin Luther, often called the father of Protestantism, fundamentally changed the Christian world through his force of will and new ideas. He tried passionately to reform the Catholic Church.