Priesthood's pledge: Eucharist and Tradition in the Byzantine rite of Ordination

The Byzantine rite of ordination to the presbyterate culminates in the conferral of a portion of the Eucharist (parakatathêkê; 'pledge') upon the newly-ordained by the bishop. After reviewing the historical roots of this rite, this article examines the philological and biblical background...

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Main Author: Custer, John S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Ed. Pontificia Univ. Gregoriana 2007
In: Gregorianum
Year: 2007, Volume: 88, Issue: 2, Pages: 373-386
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