THE FORM AND MANNER OF MAKING READERS IN THE ANCIENT CHURCH OF THE WEST
Bp. Joseph Making a Reader in the Ancient Manner As Appointed in the Missionary Diocese of East and Southeast Asia and the Anglican Vicariate of the Orthodox Archdiocese of America When the day appointed for the making of Readers is come, the Candidates, vested in Cassock and standing in the midst of the Church before the Chancel, shall be presented unto the Bishop by a Presbyter or Deacon, saying unto him: PRESENTATION Presbyter/Deacon: Reverend Father in God, I present unto you these persons to be admitted to the Order of Reader. Bishop: Hath due examination been made of their manner of life and learning, and are they found to be apt and meet for this ministry? Presbyter/Deacon: So far as human frailty doth allow, they have been examined and found worthy. Bishop: Thanks be to God. ¶ Then the Bishop shall command the names of the Candidates to be read aloud, and the people being silent, the Choir shall chant: INTROIT—Psalm 101:1-3 “I will sing of mercy and judgment: *unto thee, O Lord...