# The Priest — A Farewell to Arms character guide

> The Priest in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Priest

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

A young army chaplain from the Abruzzi who endures the officers' mockery and quietly offers Frederic a world of snow, family, and faith.

## Relationships

### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi)

_friendship_

Rinaldi teases the priest affectionately but respects his quiet faith, creating a bantering yet warm bond.

### [Rocca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rocca)

_friendship_

Rocca and the priest share a quiet, respectful friendship rooted in their shared faith and army service.

### [Frederic Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/frederic_henry)

_friendship_

Frederic and the priest share a deep, respectful friendship, with the priest offering spiritual comfort and wisdom.

### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi)

_friendship_

Rinaldi teases the priest affectionately but respects his quiet faith, creating a bantering yet warm bond.

### [Rocca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rocca)

_friendship_

Rocca and the priest share a quiet, respectful friendship rooted in their shared faith and army service.

### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi)

_friendship_

Rinaldi teases the priest affectionately but respects his quiet faith, creating a bantering yet warm bond.

## In the story

### [A Farewell to Arms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/a-farewell-to-arms)

A kind and thoughtful priest who serves with the Italian army and discusses faith and war with Frederic.

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-i)

A kind and thoughtful priest who engages in conversations with Frederic about the war and faith.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/ii)

Young priest who is teased by the captain but remains good-natured; invites Frederic to visit his family in Abruzzi.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/iii)

Disappointed that Frederic did not visit the Abruzzi; shares a quiet conversation with him about desire and duty.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/vii)

Present at the mess; listens to Rocca's story and later leaves.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned by Rinaldi as someone Frederic likes and who plans to visit.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xi)

Visits Frederic in the hospital, looking tired and troubled. He shares his hatred of the war, his love for the Abruzzi, and his hope for a life serving God.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned in the context of coming out from behind the screen after a patient dies.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxi)

Sends a dull letter to Frederic.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiii)

Not present in this chapter.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiv)

Not present in this chapter.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxv)

Patiently endures Rinaldi's taunts; remains calm and kind, offering support.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxii)

Frederic wonders what became of him during the retreat.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xli)

Not present in this chapter.

## Links

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- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters