1. The Act of Biblical Ordination
... participate in another man's sins; keep yourself pure." (I Tim. 5:21-22). He adds to I Tim. 3:7, " Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil." Old and New Testaments warns bishops not to ordain unworthy candidates at all, but only those who are pious, humble, meek, hospitable, peaceful, mature ... is worthy" they publically pronounce that 'Yes we agree, the he will be our priest.' One of the fundamental requirements of the sacrament of Ordination is the ascent of the people. Most of the time, the candidate is ordained...
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