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{| class="toccolours" cellspacing="0" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:center; background:#eef;"| colspan="2" |<small>This article forms part of the series</small><br><font size=4>[[Spirituality|Orthodox Spirituality]]</font>|-||-| colspan="2" style="font-sizeImage: 95%; background:#99CC99;"Deacon ordination.jpg|'''[[Holy Mysteries]]''' thumb|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"350px|The ordination of a [[Baptismdeacon]] - [[Chrismation]] <br> [[Eucharist]] - [[Confession]] <br> [[Marriage]] - [[Ordination]] <br> [[Holy Unction.]]|-{{spirituality}}| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|'''Three StagesOrdination''' |-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"|is the [[CatharsisHoly Mysteries|Catharsis/Purificationsacrament]] <br> (or Holy Mystery) of [[Theoria|Theoria/Illuminationholy Orders]] <br> [[Theosis|Theosis/Divinization]]|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|. The Greek words used for ordination are '''Hesychasm''cheirotonia'|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"|[[Nepsis]] - [[Repentance|Metanoia]] <br> [[Hesychasm|Hesychia]] - [[Phronema]] <br> [[Mysticism]] - [[Nous]]|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|'''[[Asceticism]]'and ''|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"|[[Chastity]] - [[Obedience]] <br> [[Stability]] - [[Fasting]] <br> [[Poverty]] - [[Monasticism]]|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|'''[[Virtues]]cheirothesia'''|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"|[[Humility]] - [[Almsgiving|Generosity]] <br> [[Chastity]] - [[Meekness]] <br> [[Temperance]] - [[Contentment]] <br> [[Diligence]]|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|'''[[Prayer]]'''|-| style="font-size: 90%;"|[[Worship]] - [[Veneration]] <br> [[Prayer Rule]] - [[Jesus Prayer]] <br> [[Relics]]|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 95%; background:#99CC99;"|'''[[Church Fathers]]'''|-| colspan="2" style="font-size: 90%;"|[[Desert Fathers]] <br> [[Cappadocians]] <br> ''[[Philokalia|The Philokalia]]'' <br> ''[[The Ladder of Divine Ascent]]'' |-|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc"||-| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<small>[http://www.orthodoxwiki.org/index.php?title=Template:Spirituality&action=edit Edit this box]</small>|}'''Ordination''' is a [[Holy Mysteries|sacrament]] (or one , both of the [[holy mysteries]]) of [[holy orders]]. The Greek word used for ordination is "cheirotonia", which means mean "the laying on of hands.". Members of a the [[Major major orders|major order]]of the [[clergy]]&mdash;[[bishop]], [[priest]], and [[deacon]]—are &mdash;are ordained during a the [[Divine Liturgy]] by a the 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. The ordination itself for those entering the major orders takes place within the altar.
== Subdiaconate ==Those who are placed into the [[minor orders]] ([[subdeacon]], [[reader]], and in some traditions, [[cantor]]) are done so by '''''cheirothesia''''', which also means "laying on of hands," but has come to be a technically distinct term from '''''cheirotonia''''', which is used only for the major orders. According to the ''DEC'', ''cheirothesia'' is not regarded as part of the Holy Mystery of ordination (p. 117). The ordination for those entering the minor orders takes place within the nave of the church.
== Diaconate ==''Cheirotonia'Ranks'and ''cheirothesia'' formerly were used almost interchangeably, but came to acquire distinct meanings. Bishops are also referred to as being "consecrated" rather than "ordained," but such a distinction was not present in the early Church (''ODCC'', p. 1189)
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Monastic: ==[[Minor orders]]==*Hierodeacon*Protodeacon===[[Cantor]]===
Married: *Deacon*Archdeacon===[[Reader]]===
== Priesthood ==The candidate shall have an inner [[cassock]], (podriasnik) by the day of his ordination. It is a sign of submission of his own personal tastes and desires, and of his canonical obedience to the Church and his bishop. From the time of his ordination, he must not appear in church without the cassock. The [[tonsure]] is similarly a sign of his offering of self and of dedication to God. It is customary that, on the eve of his ordination, the candidate shall attend [[Vespers]], and, after having a light supper, begin his Eucharistic fast. During that time, he shall interact as little as possible with anyone and spend that time praying and preparing himself for ordination. This period would usually include making his [[confession]], either the evening before, or on the day of ordination. Married candidates shall refrain from marital relations during this time.
During On the service day of the ordination to , during the priesthood[[Hours | Third Hour]], a priest leads the candidate, then kneels and rests his head on is led by the altar. The bishop puts his stole and right hand over the candidate's head as assistant to the candidate receives center of the solea. He makes three [[Holy Spiritprostration | prostrations]]toward the holy altar. Then, he turns and makes one prostration toward the bishop. The entire congregation witnesses He stands before the ordination bishop with his head bowed and proclaims its consent , after a prayer, the bishop tonsures him by shouting in unison "Axios!" (Greek word meaning 'worthy')the form of a Cross. The bishop bestows sacred candidate is vested in a foreshortened version of the [[vestmentsphelonion | phelon]] , then the bishop lays his hand on the new priestcandidate's head and prays the prayer of ordination. Afterwards, who receives the [[Eucharistapostolos |communionApostol]] is opened over the candidate's head and recites a special [[prayer]]. Through ordinationpresented to him, men who have been chosen from within the Church are set apart by the Church for special service him to read a portion of the ChurchScriptures. Much of The short phelon is removed, he is vested in the time, a candidate for ordination will pursue preparatory studies at a [[seminariessticharion |seminarystikhar]], and the exhortation of his office is read to him by the bishop.
=== [[Subdeacon|Subdiaconate]] ===Subdeacons are ordained either during the Third or Sixth Hour at the bishop's discretion. The [[orarion | orar]] is put on him, crossed back and front, then the bishop lays his hands upon his head and prays the prayer of ordination. The subdeacon then takes part in the washing of the bishop's hands, and remains standing on the solea, before the icon of the Saviour, holding the ewer and basin, until they are again required at the washing of the bishop'Ranks'''s hands at the [[cherubic hymn | cherubikon]]. According to the rubrics, the bishop then blesses the water and the newly-ordained subdeacon carries it into the midst of the church, among the people, for them to bless themselves with it. However, this is not followed in many jurisdictions today.
----Monastic: *Hieromonk*Igumen If the candidate is to marry, he must do so before ordination to the subdiaconate as it is canonically forbidden for a subdeacon to marry. The canons require all who do so to be deposed. (abbotApostolic Canon 26, Canons 3 and 6 of the 6th Ecumenical Council)*Archimandrite. However, in some places, this requirement is relaxed in particular circumstances, at the discretion of the bishop.
Married:*Presbyter*Archpriest*ProtopresbyterThere are different traditions about the precise time for ordinations to minor orders. Some authorities place the ordination of a reader before the Divine Liturgy, after the final psalm of the Third Hour, with the rubrics suggesting that ordination to the subdiaconate, (if it is to take place), follows immediately. Other books place the ordination to the subdiaconate after the final psalm of the Sixth Hour. The bishop's decision is the final authority in such matters. However, ordination to minor orders always takes place outside of the Divine Liturgy, as this is one of the distinctions between them and major orders, which are always conferred ''during'' the Divine Liturgy.
== Episcopacy [[Major orders]]==Candidates for the episcopacy are consecrated by three bishops (or at the very least two) to be bishops. The Quinisext Council decreed that bishops should be monks, and if anyone chosen is not, they need to be made one. A bishops vestments include wearing the klobuk and the mandiya, which are monastic garments.=== [[Deacon|Diaconate]] ===
=== [[Priest]]hood ===During the service of ordination to the priesthood, a priest leads the candidate, who 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 the work of the Holy Spirit by shouting in unison "[[Axios]]!" (Greek word meaning 'worthy'Ranks'''). 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]].----*=== [[Bishop|Episcopacy]] ===*Archbishop*Metropolatin*PatriarchCandidates for the episcopacy are consecrated by three bishops (or at the very least two) to be bishops. A bishop's non-liturgical [[vestments]] include the [[kamilavka]] and [[epanokameloukion]] (veil) (which are joined together as the [[klobuk]] in the Russian tradition), along with the [[mantiya]], all of which are [[monastic]] garments.
==See also==
*[[Minor ordersOrdination of Women]]*[[Consecration of a bishop]] ==References==*''Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity (DEC)'', p. 117*''Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (ODCC), 3rd ed.'', pp. 1188-89
== External Links links==*[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/liturgical_texts/ordination-priesthood-en.asp The Holy Sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood](text of the liturgical service)
*[http://oca.org/QA.asp?ID=156&SID=3 Requirements that lead to Priesthood]
*[http://www.3saints.com/ordination.html Sacrament of Ordination]
*[http://www.saintbarbara.org/faith/sacraments/priesthood/sac_priesthood.cfm The Sacrament of the Holy Priesthood] by Fr. Peter Orfanakos
 
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