The history of Salvation that we find in the Sacred Writ shows God, on numerous occasions and times, calling certain men for some specific tasks.
Even today, God continues to call certain men in his Church to the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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The Sacrament of Holy Orders has three distinct but related “degrees” or levels.
The three degrees of Holy Orders are the diaconate, the priesthood, and the episcopacy.
The first degree of Holy Orders is the diaconate. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word for “service.”
In the Acts of the Apostles, the deacons were entrusted with the duty of administering food and money when it became overwhelming for the apostles.
Today, deacons assist the priest at Mass, preach, celebrate baptisms and weddings, and visit the sick, among many forms of service to God’s people.
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Harare, today – 13 January 2024, gathered in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart to witness the ordination of five deacons, three of whom were diocesan and two Claretians.
The Archbishop, Robert C. Ndlovu, commended priests for coming in the numbers to support their ‘young brothers’.Don’t forget to like and follow our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel to get to know of our content.
