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Scottish Ordinal 1984 (amended 2006)

The liturgy for the ordination of Bishops, Priests and Deacons.

  1. The Ordination is set within the Eucharist.
  2. The Primus, or some other bishop acting for the Primus, shall preside at the Ordination and shall be assisted by at least two other bishops.
  3. The Ordination shall take place in the Cathedral Church of the new Bishop unless for some urgent reason it be determined otherwise.
  4. Readings and psalms may be taken from the Proper of the Day or from the list provided. Others may be selected at the discretion of the presiding Bishop.
  5. A sermon shall be preached after the reading of the gospel.

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