II. The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Economy of Salvation

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1549
Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops and priests, the
presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the
community of believers.²⁶ In the beautiful expression of St. Ignatius
of Antioch, the bishop is typos tou Patros: he is like the living image of God
the Father.²⁷

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
  - ARTICLE 6 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
    - II. The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Economy of Salvation

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