Holy Orders

Three clergy members in red and white robes stand together, with one reading from a book on a stand. The central figure wears a purple skullcap and gestures with raised hands, while the others stand solemnly beside him.
A person in white religious vestments lies prostrate on the church floor during a ceremony, with clergy seated in the background and a flower arrangement near the altar.
A group of nuns, two priests, two altar servers, and a man in a suit pose together indoors, smiling at the camera. The nuns wear habits, and the altar servers wear white robes with black accents.
A priest in a green robe stands behind an altar, raising a chalice and a plate during a religious service in a church. The altar has a book, candles, and other ceremonial items.
A young man in a black clerical robe stands indoors, smiling at the camera. Behind him are potted plants and a wooden wall with a geometric pattern.
What it is?

Holy Orders is one of two Sacraments of Vocation of the Church, along with Marriage.

In Holy Orders a man is ordained a priest and offers his life in the service of the church.

If you are interested in becoming a priest, nun, or deacon, please contact the Director of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston office, Rev. Brian J. Crenwelge at (304) 233-0880.