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Evolving Visions of the Orthodox Priesthood in America: A National Study of the Orthodox Parish Clergy in the USA

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent key (RESP_KEY)

2) Completed date (COMP_DT)

3) Survey ID (SURVEYID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	226	132.491	75

4) Orthodox Jurisdiction (denomination) (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Orthodox Church in America	111	49.1
2) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America	115	50.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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5) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Joy of celebration liturgy and administering sacraments (1.1) (JS_LITUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	221	97.8
2) Some importance	4	1.8
3) Little or no importance	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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6) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Respect that comes to priestly office (1.2) (JS_RSPCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	73	32.3
2) Some importance	104	46.0
3) Little or no importance	47	20.8
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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7) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Satisfaction in organizing and administering work of the Church (1.3) (JS_WORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	107	47.3
2) Some importance	106	46.9
3) Little or no importance	10	4.4
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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8) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Opportunity to exercise intellectual and creative abilities (1.4) (JS_ABLTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	125	55.3
2) Some importance	92	40.7
3) Little or no importance	8	3.5
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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9) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Spiritual security resulting from responding to the divine call (1.5) (JS_CALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	130	57.5
2) Some importance	61	27.0
3) Little or no importance	31	13.7
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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10) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Challenge of being the leader of a Christian community (1.6) (JS_CHLNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	120	53.1
2) Some importance	78	34.5
3) Little or no importance	27	11.9
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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11) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Engaging in efforts at social reform (1.7) (JS_REFRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	45	19.9
2) Some importance	104	46.0
3) Little or no importance	72	31.9
9) No answer	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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12) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Being part of a community of Christians who are working together to share the good news of the Gospel (1.8) (JS_GOSPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	186	82.3
2) Some importance	33	14.6
3) Little or no importance	6	2.7
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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13) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Opportunity to work with many people and be a part of their lives (1.9) (JS_PEOPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	175	77.4
2) Some importance	40	17.7
3) Little or no importance	10	4.4
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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14) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Satisfaction of preaching the Gospel (1.10) (JS_PRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	200	88.5
2) Some importance	24	10.6
3) Little or no importance	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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15) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: 'Business' aspects of parish life: fundraising, building projects, etc. (1.11) (JS_BSNSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	37	16.4
2) Some importance	107	47.3
3) Little or no importance	82	36.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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16) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: Other- specify (1.12) (JS_OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	36	15.9
2) Some importance	2	0.9
3) Little or no importance	4	1.8
9) No answer	184	81.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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17) There are many sources of satisfaction and joy in the life and work of a priest. Please, indicate how important each of the following is as a source of satisfaction to you: text for 'other' (1.12) (JS_TEXT)

18) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having greater opportunity for participation in decision making in my diocese/metropolis (2.1) (HM_DCSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	60	26.5
2) Somewhat helpful	103	45.6
3) Not very helpful	60	26.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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19) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having greater freedom to run the parish as I see best (2.2) (HM_RUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	61	27.0
2) Somewhat helpful	108	47.8
3) Not very helpful	52	23.0
9) No answer	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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20) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having opportunity to be free from involvement in business affairs of parish, so that I can concentrate on liturgical life of a parish and spiritual needs of parishioners (2.3) (HM_NOBUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	81	35.8
2) Somewhat helpful	95	42.0
3) Not very helpful	47	20.8
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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21) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having opportunity for training in leadership skills: conflict management, communications, etc. (2.4) (HM_TLEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	103	45.6
2) Somewhat helpful	92	40.7
3) Not very helpful	29	12.8
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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22) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having opportunity for training in organizational and financial skills: budgeting, investing, insurance, etc. (2.5) (HM_TORGF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	47	20.8
2) Somewhat helpful	108	47.8
3) Not very helpful	68	30.1
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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23) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having 'trained' deacons sharing pastoral duties (2.6) (HM_DEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	141	62.4
2) Somewhat helpful	66	29.2
3) Not very helpful	17	7.5
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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24) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having more opportunity for personal spiritual development (2.7) (HM_SPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	176	77.9
2) Somewhat helpful	41	18.1
3) Not very helpful	4	1.8
9) No answer	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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25) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having more opportunity to share concerns and to communicate regularly with priests in other parishes and dioceses (2.8) (HM_COMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	117	51.8
2) Somewhat helpful	93	41.2
3) Not very helpful	16	7.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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26) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: More opportunity to discuss theological and pastoral issues in a public form (2.9) (HM_FORUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	94	41.6
2) Somewhat helpful	99	43.8
3) Not very helpful	33	14.6
TOTAL	226	100.0

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27) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having a greater feeling of fraternity among priests (2.10) (HM_FRAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	150	66.4
2) Somewhat helpful	60	26.5
3) Not very helpful	14	6.2
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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28) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Having more time available to spend with my family (2.11) (HM_FAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	151	66.8
2) Somewhat helpful	66	29.2
3) Not very helpful	7	3.1
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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29) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Other- specify (2.12) (HM_OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be very helpful	20	8.8
9) No answer	206	91.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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30) Would any of the following be helpful in your priestly ministry: Text for 'other' (2.12) (HM_TEXT)

31) Comments for page 1 (CMMNT_P1)

32) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: For married priests only: from you wife (3.1) (SS_WIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	191	84.5
2) Some support	19	8.4
3) Little or no support	2	0.9
9) No answer	14	6.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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33) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your immediate family: children, siblings, parents (3.2) (SS_IMFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	131	58.0
2) Some support	76	33.6
3) Little or no support	12	5.3
9) No answer	7	3.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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34) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your extended family: in-laws, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. (3.3) (SS_EXFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	63	27.9
2) Some support	81	35.8
3) Little or no support	73	32.3
9) No answer	9	4.0
TOTAL	226	100.0

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35) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From fellow priests (3.4) (SS_PREIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	80	35.4
2) Some support	114	50.4
3) Little or no support	31	13.7
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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36) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From non-priest friends (3.5) (SS_NONPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	68	30.1
2) Some support	115	50.9
3) Little or no support	40	17.7
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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37) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your bishop (3.6) (SS_BISHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	114	50.4
2) Some support	74	32.7
3) Little or no support	36	15.9
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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38) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your parishioners (3.7) (SS_PRSHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	117	51.8
2) Some support	97	42.9
3) Little or no support	10	4.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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39) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your parish council (3.8) (SS_CNCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	130	57.5
2) Some support	75	33.2
3) Little or no support	19	8.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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40) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your national headquarters of OCA-Syosset (3.9) (SS_OCA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	24	10.6
2) Some support	81	35.8
3) Little or no support	117	51.8
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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41) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From the non-Orthodox clergy in your local community (3.10) (SS_NORTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	13	5.8
2) Some support	80	35.4
3) Little or no support	131	58.0
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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42) In your priestly ministry, how much support do you experience from each of the following sources: From your local community in general (3.11) (SS_LOCAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong support	26	11.5
2) Some support	85	37.6
3) Little or no support	111	49.1
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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43) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Lack a clear idea of what a priest is (4.1) (PP_CLEAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	4	1.8
2) Somewhat of a problem	45	19.9
3) Little or no problem to me	175	77.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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44) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Change in the concept of priesthood in modern society (4.2) (PP_CHNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	17	7.5
2) Somewhat of a problem	104	46.0
3) Little or no problem to me	104	46.0
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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45) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Absence of challenge in priestly work (4.3) (PP_CHALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	3	1.3
2) Somewhat of a problem	36	15.9
3) Little or no problem to me	184	81.4
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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46) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: The way authority is exercised in the Church (4.4) (PP_AUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	46	20.4
2) Somewhat of a problem	85	37.6
3) Little or no problem to me	94	41.6
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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47) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Relationships with the lay leadership of the parish (4.5) (PP_LAYLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	16	7.1
2) Somewhat of a problem	68	30.1
3) Little or no problem to me	140	61.9
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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48) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Relationship with diocesan bishop (4.6) (PP_BISHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	12	5.3
2) Somewhat of a problem	42	18.6
3) Little or no problem to me	170	75.2
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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49) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Relevance of the work that priests do (4.7) (PP_REL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	13	5.8
2) Somewhat of a problem	46	20.4
3) Little or no problem to me	162	71.7
9) No answer	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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50) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Uncertainty about the future of the Church in America (4.8) (PP_FUTRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	48	21.2
2) Somewhat of a problem	89	39.4
3) Little or no problem to me	88	38.9
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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51) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Unrealistic expectations and demands of parishioners (4.9) (PP_DEMND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	30	13.3
2) Somewhat of a problem	102	45.1
3) Little or no problem to me	94	41.6
TOTAL	226	100.0

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52) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Social isolation, loneliness of priestly life (4.10) (PP_ISO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	25	11.1
2) Somewhat of a problem	86	38.1
3) Little or no problem to me	114	50.4
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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53) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Too much work (4.11) (PP_WORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	58	25.7
2) Somewhat of a problem	94	41.6
3) Little or no problem to me	73	32.3
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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54) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Disagreements with parishioners about life of the parish (4.12) (PP_DISAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	18	8.0
2) Somewhat of a problem	76	33.6
3) Little or no problem to me	132	58.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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55) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Lack of opportunity for personal fulfillment and development (4.13) (PP_PRSNL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	30	13.3
2) Somewhat of a problem	80	35.4
3) Little or no problem to me	114	50.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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56) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Difficulty working with women (4.14) (PP_WMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	1	0.4
2) Somewhat of a problem	19	8.4
3) Little or no problem to me	206	91.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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57) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Difficulty in sharing authority (4.15) (PP_SHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	1	0.4
2) Somewhat of a problem	40	17.7
3) Little or no problem to me	182	80.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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58) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Difficulty of really reaching people today (4.16) (PP_REACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	30	13.3
2) Somewhat of a problem	110	48.7
3) Little or no problem to me	85	37.6
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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59) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Being expected to represent the church teachings and policies that I have difficulty with (4.17) (PP_REP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	7	3.1
2) Somewhat of a problem	40	17.7
3) Little or no problem to me	176	77.9
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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60) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Challenges of working with youth (4.18) (PP_YOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	15	6.6
2) Somewhat of a problem	79	35.0
3) Little or no problem to me	132	58.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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61) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Challenges of working with converts to Orthodoxy from other Christian churches (4.19) (PP_CNVRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	6	2.7
2) Somewhat of a problem	35	15.5
3) Little or no problem to me	182	80.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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62) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Lack of foreign language skills (4.20) (PP_FLANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	18	8.0
2) Somewhat of a problem	68	30.1
3) Little or no problem to me	138	61.1
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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63) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Inadequate administrative support: secretaries, Sunday school teachers, candidates for parish board/Council, etc. (4.21) (PP_ADMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	44	19.5
2) Somewhat of a problem	102	45.1
3) Little or no problem to me	78	34.5
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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64) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Inadequate liturgical support: chanters, choir, altar boys, etc. (4.22) (PP_LITUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	23	10.2
2) Somewhat of a problem	69	30.5
3) Little or no problem to me	132	58.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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65) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: Apathy among parishioners (4.23) (PP_APTHY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	48	21.2
2) Somewhat of a problem	109	48.2
3) Little or no problem to me	68	30.1
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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66) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: For married priests only: balancing time and priorities between parish life and my personal family life (4.24) (PP_BLNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	45	19.9
2) Somewhat of a problem	105	46.5
3) Little or no problem to me	61	27.0
9) No answer	15	6.6
TOTAL	226	100.0

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67) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: For married priests only: raising children in the 'fishbowl' of parish life (4.25) (PP_CHILD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	24	10.6
2) Somewhat of a problem	82	36.3
3) Little or no problem to me	104	46.0
9) No answer	16	7.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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68) There are many problems which priests face today. Please, indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis: For married priests only: Providing financially for my family (4.26) (PP_FINAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem to me	76	33.6
2) Somewhat of a problem	83	36.7
3) Little or no problem to me	51	22.6
9) No answer	16	7.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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69) Comments for page 2 (CMMNT_P2)

70) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Clarification/standardization of salaries and benefits (5.1) (SD_SLRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	92	40.7
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	108	47.8
3) Not important to be discussed	13	5.8
4) Don't want it to be discussed	11	4.9
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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71) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: The image and esteem of the priesthood today (5.2) (SD_IMAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	65	28.8
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	83	36.7
3) Not important to be discussed	66	29.2
4) Don't want it to be discussed	7	3.1
9) No answer	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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72) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Emotional and psychosexual maturity of priests (5.3) (SD_MATUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	84	37.2
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	90	39.8
3) Not important to be discussed	36	15.9
4) Don't want it to be discussed	13	5.8
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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73) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Ordination of women (5.4) (SD_ORDNW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	15	6.6
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	32	14.2
3) Not important to be discussed	83	36.7
4) Don't want it to be discussed	94	41.6
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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74) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: The lack of clear professional standards for priests (5.5) (SD_STDRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	47	20.8
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	115	50.9
3) Not important to be discussed	54	23.9
4) Don't want it to be discussed	6	2.7
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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75) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Problems of sexual misconduct by priests (5.6) (SD_SXMCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	76	33.6
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	106	46.9
3) Not important to be discussed	33	14.6
4) Don't want it to be discussed	8	3.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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76) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: The issue of 'ethnic' versus 'American' parishes (5.7) (SD_ETHNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	79	35.0
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	90	39.8
3) Not important to be discussed	51	22.6
4) Don't want it to be discussed	4	1.8
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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77) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: The process of selecting bishops (5.8) (SD_BSHOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	88	38.9
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	69	30.5
3) Not important to be discussed	49	21.7
4) Don't want it to be discussed	18	8.0
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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78) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Representation of the parish priests at decision making on the diocesan level (5.9) (SD_REPD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	57	25.2
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	111	49.1
3) Not important to be discussed	49	21.7
4) Don't want it to be discussed	8	3.5
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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79) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Representation of the parish priests at the national Church level (5.10) (SD_REPN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	66	29.2
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	105	46.5
3) Not important to be discussed	47	20.8
4) Don't want it to be discussed	6	2.7
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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80) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Recruiting priests from abroad- e.g., priests who are 'new immigrants' (5.11) (SD_RECAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	24	10.6
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	79	35.0
3) Not important to be discussed	95	42.0
4) Don't want it to be discussed	25	11.1
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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81) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Recruiting priests from converts to Orthodoxy (5.12) (SD_RECCO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	58	25.7
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	97	42.9
3) Not important to be discussed	62	27.4
4) Don't want it to be discussed	6	2.7
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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82) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Sharing ministry with laity (5.13) (SD_LAITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	70	31.0
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	112	49.6
3) Not important to be discussed	34	15.0
4) Don't want it to be discussed	8	3.5
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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83) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Problems of overwork (5.14) (SD_WORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	74	32.7
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	100	44.2
3) Not important to be discussed	41	18.1
4) Don't want it to be discussed	8	3.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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84) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Family problems of the Orthodox priests (5.15) (SD_FAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	88	38.9
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	110	48.7
3) Not important to be discussed	19	8.4
4) Don't want it to be discussed	6	2.7
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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85) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Clergy divorces and remarriage of divorced priests (5.16) (SD_CDVRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	89	39.4
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	80	35.4
3) Not important to be discussed	37	16.4
4) Don't want it to be discussed	18	8.0
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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86) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Ordination prior to marriage (5.17) (SD_ORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	31	13.7
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	43	19.0
3) Not important to be discussed	80	35.4
4) Don't want it to be discussed	71	31.4
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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87) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Relationship between mainstream American culture and traditions and requirements of the Orthodox Church (5.18) (SD_CLTRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	99	43.8
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	89	39.4
3) Not important to be discussed	30	13.3
4) Don't want it to be discussed	6	2.7
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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88) Numerous issues relating to the priesthood are being discussed today and may have impact on your life as a priest. How important would an open discussion be in the Church in the following areas: Issue of youth and young adults leaving the Orthodox Church (5.19) (SD_YOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important to be discussed	167	73.9
2) Somewhat important to be discussed	52	23.0
3) Not important to be discussed	6	2.7
4) Don't want it to be discussed	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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89) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The Orthodox Church needs to move faster in empowering lay persons in ministry (6) (CP_LAYMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	9	4.0
2) Rather disagree	35	15.5
3) Neutral or unsure	55	24.3
4) Rather agree	68	30.1
5) Strongly agree	58	25.7
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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90) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The idea that the priest is a 'man set apart' is a barrier to the full realization of true Christian community (7) (CP_APART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	64	28.3
2) Rather disagree	69	30.5
3) Neutral or unsure	43	19.0
4) Rather agree	34	15.0
5) Strongly agree	13	5.8
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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91) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: Priests today need to be more involved with broad social and moral issues beyond their own parish's level (8) (CP_INVLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	14	6.2
2) Rather disagree	33	14.6
3) Neutral or unsure	46	20.4
4) Rather agree	94	41.6
5) Strongly agree	38	16.8
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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92) Comments for page 3 (CMMNT_P3)

93) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The Orthodox Church in the US should welcome Roman Catholic priests and Protestant ministers who want to become Orthodox priests (9) (MC_RCP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	13	5.8
2) Rather disagree	18	8.0
3) Neutral or unsure	42	18.6
4) Rather agree	85	37.6
5) Strongly agree	65	28.8
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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94) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it is a good idea if Orthodox parishes were to choose their own priest from among available ordained priests (10) (MC_PACHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	63	27.9
2) Rather disagree	74	32.7
3) Neutral or unsure	45	19.9
4) Rather agree	34	15.0
5) Strongly agree	10	4.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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95) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it would be a good idea if the priests in a diocese were to choose their own bishop (11) (MC_BSHOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	41	18.1
2) Rather disagree	36	15.9
3) Neutral or unsure	45	19.9
4) Rather agree	64	28.3
5) Strongly agree	40	17.7
TOTAL	226	100.0

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96) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: All Orthodox Christians should have the individual freedom to interpret the Scriptures and Orthodox tradition for themselves and be tolerant of differing interpretations (12) (MC_NTRPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	156	69.0
2) Rather disagree	50	22.1
3) Neutral or unsure	6	2.7
4) Rather agree	11	4.9
5) Strongly agree	1	0.4
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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97) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I am willing to tolerate different viewpoints on Church life in my parish, even if it spills over into conflict sometimes (13) (MC_TOLER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	40	17.7
2) Rather disagree	56	24.8
3) Neutral or unsure	36	15.9
4) Rather agree	80	35.4
5) Strongly agree	11	4.9
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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98) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The Orthodox Church should allow its local parishes more freedom to explore new forms and patterns of liturgical life (14) (MC_NEWLI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	115	50.9
2) Rather disagree	58	25.7
3) Neutral or unsure	20	8.8
4) Rather agree	27	11.9
5) Strongly agree	6	2.7
TOTAL	226	100.0

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99) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I can perfectly well imagine myself learning about Christian faith from the people in other (non-Orthodox) Christian churches (15) (MC_LEARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	61	27.0
2) Rather disagree	43	19.0
3) Neutral or unsure	37	16.4
4) Rather agree	74	32.7
5) Strongly agree	8	3.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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100) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: It is important that public schools at all levels keep religion and religious issues out of classrooms (16) (MC_SEPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	69	30.5
2) Rather disagree	81	35.8
3) Neutral or unsure	37	16.4
4) Rather agree	24	10.6
5) Strongly agree	14	6.2
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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101) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it would be a good idea if priests could re-marry after becoming a widower or after divorces (17) (MC_REMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	80	35.4
2) Rather disagree	40	17.7
3) Neutral or unsure	47	20.8
4) Rather agree	39	17.3
5) Strongly agree	19	8.4
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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102) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it would be a good idea if marriage could happen after ordination (18) (MC_MAORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	122	54.0
2) Rather disagree	48	21.2
3) Neutral or unsure	19	8.4
4) Rather agree	23	10.2
5) Strongly agree	14	6.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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103) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it would be a good idea if bishops could be selected from among married clergy, in addition to celibate clergy (19) (MC_MABSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	57	25.2
2) Rather disagree	30	13.3
3) Neutral or unsure	35	15.5
4) Rather agree	49	21.7
5) Strongly agree	53	23.5
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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104) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I think it would be a good idea if women were ordained in the diaconate (20) (MC_ORDNW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	90	39.8
2) Rather disagree	33	14.6
3) Neutral or unsure	32	14.2
4) Rather agree	38	16.8
5) Strongly agree	30	13.3
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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105) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: It is urgent that priests achieve greater social status as competent professionals in the eyes of the Orthodox community (21) (NP_STATU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	48	21.2
2) Rather agree	55	24.3
3) Neutral or unsure	63	27.9
4) Rather disagree	43	19.0
5) Strongly disagree	17	7.5
TOTAL	226	100.0

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106) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: What is lacking today is that closeness among priests which used to be present (22) (NP_CLSNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	43	19.0
2) Rather agree	62	27.4
3) Neutral or unsure	76	33.6
4) Rather disagree	37	16.4
5) Strongly disagree	4	1.8
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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107) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: More effective organizations of priests are needed to protect their interests and to serve the needs of the priesthood (23) (NP_ORGNZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	42	18.6
2) Rather agree	79	35.0
3) Neutral or unsure	58	25.7
4) Rather disagree	36	15.9
5) Strongly disagree	8	3.5
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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108) Comments for page 4 (CMMNT_P4)

109) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ordination to the priesthood means an entirely new status which makes priests 'different' from the laity (24) (NP_DIFLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	59	26.1
2) Rather agree	76	33.6
3) Neutral or unsure	20	8.8
4) Rather disagree	46	20.4
5) Strongly disagree	21	9.3
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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110) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I feel that I am most a priest when I am celebrating liturgy and sacraments (25) (NP_LITSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	90	39.8
2) Rather agree	69	30.5
3) Neutral or unsure	20	8.8
4) Rather disagree	37	16.4
5) Strongly disagree	8	3.5
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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111) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: To be truly Orthodox Christian, one must accept without question all teachings and requirements of the Orthodox Church (26) (NP_NOQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	74	32.7
2) Rather agree	63	27.9
3) Neutral or unsure	19	8.4
4) Rather disagree	53	23.5
5) Strongly disagree	13	5.8
9) No answer	4	1.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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112) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The Orthodox parish is like a family: people shouldn't even think about leaving with the intent to 'pick and choose' another parish (27) (NP_PARSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	56	24.8
2) Rather agree	76	33.6
3) Neutral or unsure	41	18.1
4) Rather disagree	46	20.4
5) Strongly disagree	7	3.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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113) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: In the case of disagreement with parish laity, priests should have final authority in the parish (28) (NP_AUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	45	19.9
2) Rather agree	90	39.8
3) Neutral or unsure	41	18.1
4) Rather disagree	37	16.4
5) Strongly disagree	13	5.8
TOTAL	226	100.0

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114) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: The only reason for Orthodox clergy to participate in inter-Christian meeting and discussions is to spread the message of Orthodox Christianity and to seek the conversion of others into the Orthodox faith (29) (NP_INTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	39	17.3
2) Rather agree	64	28.3
3) Neutral or unsure	35	15.5
4) Rather disagree	66	29.2
5) Strongly disagree	19	8.4
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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115) By marking an 'X' in the appropriate box, please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree with the following statements: I see my wife as a partner sharing in my ministry in the parish (31) (NP_PRTNR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	105	46.5
2) Rather agree	63	27.9
3) Neutral or unsure	17	7.5
4) Rather disagree	24	10.6
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.3
9) No answer	14	6.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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116) Where were you born: City or town (32) (CITY)

117) Where were you born: State (32) (STATE)

118) Where were you born: Country (32) (COUNTRY)

119) Birthplace category- circled handwritten code (32) (BIRTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) North America (USA and Canada)	184	81.4
2) Eastern Europe (including former USSR)	11	4.9
3) Western Europe	5	2.2
4) Greece or Middle East	22	9.7
5) Asia	1	0.4
9) No data	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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120) What was your first 'mother' language that you spoke at home as a child- choose one (33) (FIRSTLAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	165	73.0
2) Other- please write which one	59	26.1
9) No answer	2	0.9
TOTAL	226	100.0

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121) Text, other 'mother' language (33) (TEXT_FL)

122) What is your age- in years? (34) (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	226	63.819	109

123) How old were you when you were ordained-in years? (35) (AGEORDN)

	TOTAL	%
20) 20	2	0.9
21) 21	3	1.3
22) 22	6	2.7
23) 23	6	2.7
24) 24	6	2.7
25) 25	17	7.5
26) 26	18	8.0
27) 27	18	8.0
28) 28	15	6.6
29) 29	7	3.1
30) 30	21	9.3
31) 31	12	5.3
32) 32	10	4.4
33) 33	9	4.0
34) 34	10	4.4
35) 35	4	1.8
36) 36	7	3.1
37) 37	4	1.8
38) 38	7	3.1
39) 39	6	2.7
40) 40	5	2.2
41) 41	2	0.9
42) 42	1	0.4
43) 43	5	2.2
44) 44	4	1.8
45) 45	2	0.9
46) 46	1	0.4
47) 47	2	0.9
48) 48	1	0.4
52) 52	3	1.3
53) 53	2	0.9
57) 57	1	0.4
60) 60	1	0.4
62) 62	2	0.9
65) 65	1	0.4
999) Missing	5	2.2
TOTAL	226	100.0

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124) What was your Church affiliation before you became an Orthodox Christian? Please choose one option (36) (AFFIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have always been an Orthodox Christian.	141	62.4
2) I was a Roman Catholic.	28	12.4
3) I was a liberal Protestant. What denomination?	3	1.3
4) I was a moderate Protestant. What denomination?	16	7.1
5) I was an Evangelical Protestant. What denomination?	23	10.2
6) I was agnostic (no religion).	7	3.1
9) No answer	8	3.5
TOTAL	226	100.0

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125) Text- What denomination? (36) (TX_AFFIL)

126) Comments for page 5 (CMMNT_P5)

127) You are- please choose one (37) (MARTLST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married priest	210	92.9
2) Celibate priest	8	3.5
3) Priest monk	5	2.2
4) Widower	2	0.9
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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128) For Married Priests only: Does your wife (37A) (WIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Work full-time	60	28.6
2) Work part-time	48	22.9
3) Stay at home	99	47.1
9) No answer	3	1.4
Missing	16
TOTAL	210	100.0

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129) When you think about your theological position and approach to church life, which word best describes where you stand? Choose one option only. (38) (THEOLOG)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am conservative. The Orthodox Church should avoid changes in its life and theology.	46	20.4
2) I am traditional. Any changes in the Orthodox Church should be very gradual by nature.	112	49.6
3) I am moderate. I am willing to accept new developments and changes in Church life depending on local circumstances.	49	21.7
4) I am liberal. I am willing to initiate and promote new developments and changes in Church life.	12	5.3
9) No answer	7	3.1
TOTAL	226	100.0

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130) Approximately how many persons total would you say are associated in any way with the life of your parish: counting both adults and children, both regular and occasional attendees (39) (TOTALPAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	226	3732.549	17283

131) If you had your choice again, would you enter the priesthood? (40) (ENTPRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely yes	167	73.9
2) Probably yes	35	15.5
3) Uncertain	12	5.3
4) Probably not	11	4.9
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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132) In the future, if you would be offered to restrict your parish work to only liturgical and sacramental duties, would you be satisfied or dissatisfied? (41) (RESTRICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	19	8.4
2) Rather satisfied	37	16.4
3) Neutral or unsure	27	11.9
4) Rather dissatisfied	81	35.8
5) Very dissatisfied	59	26.1
9) No answer	3	1.3
TOTAL	226	100.0

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133) Generally speaking, would you rather encourage or rather discourage young men who are considering the priesthood as their vocation? (42) (MENTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Will definitely encourage	134	59.3
2) Will rather encourage	72	31.9
3) Neutral or unsure	18	8.0
4) Will rather discourage	1	0.4
9) No answer	1	0.4
TOTAL	226	100.0

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134) Comments for page 6 (CMMNT_P6)

135) I-AGE: What is your age- in years? (34) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-30 years old	7	3.1
2) 31-44 years old	59	26.5
3) 45-59 years old	104	46.6
4) 60-74 years old	45	20.2
5) 75 years and older	8	3.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	223	100.0

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136) I-MARITAL: You are- please choose one (37) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not married	13	5.8
2) Married	210	93.3
3) Widowed	2	0.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	225	100.0

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