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Can a kohen marry a non virgin

Question:

Can a kohen marry a non virgin?

Answer:

If she  had relations only with a Jew, a Cohen can marry her but if she was with a non Jew she is forbidden to a Cohen. In Temple times only the High Priest was commanded to marry a virgin.

Sources:

E:H 7:1

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