Photo of Men Becoming Priests Prostrating Themselves Before the Altar, Where Christ Comes During Mass

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Still done in the OF, AFAIK…

I can’t imagine what they’re thinking…
 
Got it.

TBH IDK whether they do the same in the OF
 
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I’m almost certain it was retained.

I’m absolutely sure its done with deacons, so I would think its still done with priests
 
These people in the picture and the altar seem to be Traditional, though
 
The prostration is still a part of the rite of ordination to every rank of Holy Orders, and also the rite of religious profession.

I ought to know. I’ve done it. Twice.

-Fr ACEGC
 
Aulef said:
TBH IDK whether they do the same in the OF
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Definitely so. The picture looks the same as if it where an OF Mass Ordination. Been there before (as a PIP). I just wish I knew what diocese this was. The most we ordain each year is 2-4. This year, last weekend to be exact, we had one of our own young parishioners ordained.
 
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True beauty. The humility of doing this publicly before your God is profound. A good image to keep in mind when tempted by worldly presentations of ministry as a ‘prestige’ position, or something one has a ‘right’ to for the sake of equality.
 
I actually don’t recall. It was a mix of things, one just sheer raw emotion. That’s always been such a powerful moment in the ordination rite for me to observe, so to actually take part was pretty mind-blowing. And I do recall occasionally entertaining the thought that I needed to get up slowly, as the MC had advised us the day before, so I didn’t pass out.
 
How long does it last? Just the length of the Litany of Saints
 
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The prostration is still a part of the rite of ordination to every rank of Holy Orders, and also the rite of religious profession.
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For most EC in the US, the bishop comes to the parish rather than ordaining groups. So I was able to attend the ordination of our now priest.

I believe he stopped multiple times approaching the Holy Place for prostrations.

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