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Scottish Ordinal 1984 (amended 2006)

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  • Price: £1.00 (25% discount on packs of 25 to clergy)
  • Published: 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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This publication can be ordered online from the Cornerstone Bookshop, Edinburgh, or ordered from the Scottish Episcopal Church General Synod Office. Please note that orders outwith the UK must be made through the Cornerstone Bookshop.


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