What an honor it iswhenever a Bishop visits his parish. For the Bishop is the living icon of Jesus Christ the high priest. As such, he re-presents Christ; that is, the Bishop repeatedly makes Christ present.
Re-Ordering Life
The ordination of men as priests or deacons can occur at any time. In the Western tradition, the Ember Days of Advent, Lent, September—and most especially the week of Pentecost—are designated for conferring the Sacrament of Holy Orders.