Ordination of Bishops

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:ritual
gptkb:Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:canBe other bishops
gptkbp:dateBacksTo early Christianity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ordination of Bishops
gptkbp:involves laying on of hands
prayer of consecration
gptkbp:languageInLatinRite gptkb:Episcoporum_ordinationis
gptkbp:minimumNumberOfBishops usually three
gptkbp:occurredIn gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:performedBy consecrating bishops
gptkbp:purpose to confer episcopal authority
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
Catholic Church
some Lutheran churches
gptkbp:requires apostolic succession
becoming a bishop
granting authority to ordain priests and deacons
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Acts_of_the_Apostles
gptkbp:sometimesCalled episcopal consecration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Common_Worship:_Ordination_Services
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6