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| − | '''Ordination''' is a [[sacrament]] (or | + | '''Ordination''' is a [[Holy Mysteries|sacrament]] (or holy mystery) of [[holy orders]]. Ordination, which means "to set in place" or "to select by the outreached hand," is one of several sacraments in the [[Orthodox Church]]. Members of a [[Major orders|major order]]—[[bishop]], [[priest]], and [[deacon]]—are ordained during a [[Divine Liturgy]] by a bishop, who is usually assisted by several priests. According to Orthodox teaching, the process of ordination begins with the local [[congregation]]; but the bishop alone, who acts in the name of the universal Church, can complete the action. |
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| + | During the service of ordination to the priesthood, a priest leads the candidate, then kneels and rests his head on the altar. The bishop puts his stole and right hand over the candidate's head as the candidate receives the [[Holy Spirit]]. The entire congregation witnesses the ordination and proclaims its consent by shouting in unison "Axios!" (Greek word meaning 'worthy'). The bishop bestows sacred [[vestments]] on the new priest, who receives [[Eucharist|communion]] and recites a special [[prayer]]. Through ordination, men who have been chosen from within the Church are set apart by the Church for special service to the Church. Much of the time, a candidate for ordination will pursue preparatory studies at a [[seminaries|seminary]]. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Minor orders]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | [http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/liturgical_texts/ordination-priesthood-en.asp The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood] | + | *[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/liturgical_texts/ordination-priesthood-en.asp The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood] |
| + | *[http://oca.org/QA.asp?ID=156&SID=3 Requirements that lead to Priesthood] | ||
| + | *[http://www.3saints.com/ordination.html Sacrament of Ordination] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Church Life]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sacraments]] | ||
Revision as of 20:01, August 5, 2005
Ordination is a sacrament (or holy mystery) of holy orders. Ordination, which means "to set in place" or "to select by the outreached hand," is one of several sacraments in the Orthodox Church. Members of a major order—bishop, priest, and deacon—are ordained during a Divine Liturgy by a bishop, who is usually assisted by several priests. According to Orthodox teaching, the process of ordination begins with the local congregation; but the bishop alone, who acts in the name of the universal Church, can complete the action.
During the service of ordination to the priesthood, a priest leads the candidate, then kneels and rests his head on the altar. The bishop puts his stole and right hand over the candidate's head as the candidate receives the Holy Spirit. The entire congregation witnesses the ordination and proclaims its consent by shouting in unison "Axios!" (Greek word meaning 'worthy'). The bishop bestows sacred vestments on the new priest, who receives communion and recites a special prayer. Through ordination, men who have been chosen from within the Church are set apart by the Church for special service to the Church. Much of the time, a candidate for ordination will pursue preparatory studies at a seminary.
