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Church refers to a man ordained to the second degree of the sacrament of Holy Orders, sharing in the ministerial priesthood of Jesus Christ. Priests act in

Canon Law. Prelates, particularly bishops, participate in the fullness of Holy Orders and share in the collegial responsibility for the universal Church. They

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archdiocese. The bishop of a diocese has the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, meaning he can ordain priests and deacons, confirm the faithful, and

seven—Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony—the sacraments are central to Catholic life, uniting the

dying, using blessed oil, uniting suffering with Christ’s passion. 6. Holy Orders: Consecrates men as bishops, priests, or deacons, ensuring apostolic ministry

priests, and other bishops, ensuring the continuity of the clergy through Holy Orders. The ordination of a bishop requires papal approval and the participation

believers through the Holy Spirit across cities and countries. Core beliefs include: Trinity: One God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—forming a

and the sacrificial character of the Mass. The final sessions treated Holy Orders, Matrimony, Purgatory, indulgences, the veneration of saints and relics

Instituted by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, the priesthood is one of three holy orders—deacon, priest, and bishop—and is understood as a participation in Christ’s

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Urban VIII reserved both beatification and canonization exclusively to the Holy See, formalizing the process. The Dicastery’s predecessor, the Sacred Congregation

Trinity, the Son is fully divine, sharing the same essence as the Father and Holy Spirit, with all divine attributes—eternity, omnipotence, and omniscience

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Devotions: Prayers like the Glory Be and Trinitarian hymns, such as “Holy, Holy, Holy,” honor the Trinity. The Roman Missal includes Trinitarian prayers

became the patron saint of doctors. The formalization of canonization by the Holy See in the 12th century standardized the recognition of patron saints, with

that the bodies of saints, having been temples of the Holy Spirit during their lives, remain holy and worthy of honor after death. This practice reflects

Commemorations are minor observances, often local or specific to religious orders, such as the feast of a patron saint of a diocese or community. They may

it is understood to refer both to the fellowship of holy persons (saints) and the sharing of holy things, such as the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist

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