Author: Catholic Church
Image Title: The Order for the Suspension, Reconciliation, Deposition, Dispensation, Degradation, and Restitution of Holy Orders
Description: This engraving is the first of three illustrating various rites for those under holy orders. When a priest engages in serious wrong-doing, he may be suspended by the bishop. After doing the prescribed penance, the priest undergoes a rite of reconciliation. Here the bishop is laying his hand on the head of a penitent priest.
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