Sacraments are holy actions of the Church by which spiritual life is
imparted to those receiving them. Ordination, which means "to set in
place" or "to select by the outreached hand," is one of several Orthodox
sacraments. It is extended specifically to bishops, priests and deacons,
and generally to all through Holy Baptism.
imparted to those receiving them. Ordination, which means "to set in
place" or "to select by the outreached hand," is one of several Orthodox
sacraments. It is extended specifically to bishops, priests and deacons,
and generally to all through Holy Baptism.
| Ordination or Holy Order |