Holy Orders
Bread is life. Wine is joy. The sharing of food and drink is often linked with peace-making and the resolution of differences.
The stole is worn over the left shoulder and it symbolizes authority.
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The symbol of the office of deacon is to wear his stole across his chest from left to right.
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The symbol of the office of priest is to wear his stole hanging straight down both sides of his chest.
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a different clerical outfit than priests. It has red piping along the edges, but today most do not.
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it is typically in the last year of seminary training that a man will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. This distinguishes men bound for priesthood from those who have entered the permanent diaconate and do not intend to seek ordination as a priest.
Bible references:
Matthew 16:18,And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Timothy 4:14, Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
Bible references:
Matthew 16:18,And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Timothy 4:14, Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.