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03/07/2006

Sacraments - Holy Orders

Why is this Sacrament Called "Orders"?

The word order in Roman antiquity designated an established civil body, especially a governing body. Ordinatio means incorporation into an ordo. In the Church there are established bodies called orders: orders of bishop, orders of priests, orders of deacons, order of catechumens etc.

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