Christ's saving mission continues to our day through chosen disciples, the Church's clergy. Today's bishops are the Apostles’ direct successors, and these bishops pass the fullness of holy orders to other men through ordination. In this Aquinas 101 video, Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., explains the role of apostolic succession within the sacrament of holy orders.
What is Apostolic Succession?
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