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Prayer of Ordination for a Bishop
"Now pour forth upon this chosen one the power that is from you, the governing Spirit, whom you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and whom he gave to the holy Apostles, who established the Church in each place as your sanctuary, to the glory and unfailing praise of your name.
Grant, O Father, knower of all hearts, that this your servant, whom you have chosen for the Episcopate, may nourish your holy flock and may without reproach exercise before you the High Priesthood, serving you night and day; that he may unceasingly cause your face to shine upon us and offer the gifts of your holy Church.
Grant that by the strength of the Spirit of the High Priesthood, he may have authority to forgive sins according to your command; that he may apportion offices according to your precept and loosen every bond according to the authority you gave the Apostles.
May he be pleasing to you in meekness and purity of heart, offering a sweet fragrance to you, through your Son Jesus Christ, through whom glory and power and honor are yours, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, both now and forever and ever. Amen."
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