[redgolum]

I once asked a RCC priest why he knew less Greek than my uncle and father (Lutheran laymen, but elders in the church so they were required to get some basic theology knowledge). He laughed and said when he was in sem, it was the middle of Vatican II and they didn't have time to study Greek.

I understand that the newer priests have a much better understanding of Latin and Greek now though.

[Maximilian]

I understand that the newer priests have a much better understanding of Latin and Greek now though.

The Asst. Pastor in his thirties at my former parish told me that he didn't know a word of Latin. I'll bet that most young priests and seminarians are incapable of praying even the Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Credo or Gloria in Latin.

I am good friends with a young man in a diocesan seminary. He is not required to take a single course of Latin or Greek. In fact he has learning disabilities and has difficulty with even basic theology, and generally is a terrible candidate for the priesthood, although a nice young man. But this is the kind of seminarian they are accepting these days.