1569. “At a lower level of the hierarchy are to be found deacons, who receive the imposition of hands ‘not unto the priesthood, but unto the ministry.”‘53 At an ordination to the diaconate only the bishop lays hands on the candidate, thus signifying the deacon’s special attachment to the bishop in the tasks of his “diakonia.”54
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
50. What does it mean to say that God is almighty?
420. What is the New Law or the Law of the Gospel?
171. What is the meaning of the affirmation “Outside the Church there is no salvation”?
26. Who are the principal witnesses of the obedience of faith in the Sacred Scriptures?
464. What are the duties of citizens in regard to civil authorities?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
336. With what authority is the priestly ministry exercised?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
What is the main message of Jonah’s story and how does it reveal God’s grace?
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
