Holy Orders

Holy Orders is a lifelong commitment to serve God’s people, guiding them in their spiritual journey and leading them closer to Christ. In the Syro-Malabar tradition, the ordination ceremony is a solemn and sacred event, filled with ancient rituals and prayers. The candidate, having discerned his vocation and completed the necessary formation, is presented to the bishop for ordination. The bishop lays hands on the candidate and invokes the Holy Spirit, conferring upon him the specific graces and responsibilities of his ministry. The newly ordained then receives the vestments and insignia of his office, signifying his participation in the apostolic ministry. Holy Orders is not merely a profession but a divine calling, a lifelong dedication to serving God and His people. Those who receive Holy Orders become instruments of God’s grace, sharing in the mission of Christ and participating in the ongoing work of salvation.