Can Roman Catholics adopt some of the customs and practices of their Eastern brothers and sisters?
Certainly! Many Roman Catholics have discovered the spiritual benefits of ikons and the Jesus Prayer. • Can a Catholic switch from one rite to another, and how is that done? Yes, a Catholic can transfer from one ritual Church to another, but it can only be done once in someone’s life, so it should be preceded by much prayer. The Canon Law regulations on that can be found here. • I converted to Roman Catholicism, but now I’m considering transferring to an Eastern Catholic Church. Am I allowed to do so? Yes; the process would be the same as for a “cradle” Roman Catholic. Incidentally, a catechumen can choose to join any Catholic rite when entering the Church. • Can a married man from the Roman Rite transfer to an Eastern Catholic Church and become a priest? It could be done, but is discouraged. The Church does not want her children fleeing to another ritual Church just to avoid the disciplines of the Church of their birth! It would also entail a lot. One would have to learn the sacred la
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