Notes and instructions

	THE ORDINATION OF A BISHOP
	The Ordination of a Bishop takes places either according to the Form Ordination of a Bishop, according to Holy Communion with Ordination of a Bishop or according to the order for Solemn Sunday Service with Ordination of a Bishop. The Ordination takes place in the Cathedral of Uppsala or in the Cathedral in the Diocese to which the Bishop Elect is appointed. The Service may replace the main Sunday Service of the Cathedral. The Archbishop, who appoints the assistants, presides at the service. Besides bishops, priests, deacons and lay people may be called to be assistants. If the Archbishop is unable to attend the service, the senior bishop in office should preside.
	The Ordination of a Bishop
					Where no other instruction is given, the Order of Service for Holy Communion as stated in the Service Book is followed
	I Introduction
	Introit Hymn
					The Procession (Crucifer, Choir, Bearers of the Insignia, The Bishop Elect, the Assistants, the Archbishop and the Registrar) enter during the hymn or during music that introduces the hymn.
	The Preparation
					One of the assisting bishops leads the Preparation from a Lectern in the Quire
	B	In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
	Words of Preparation
					The words of preparation may consist of a short scriptural address, one of the suggestions offered in the Order of Service for Holy Communion or of the following:
	B	Blessed is the people, O Lord, that can rejoice in you: they shall walk in the light of your countenance. From all tongues and nations, God gathers his people and by baptism he unites us with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Christ has died for all people and has risen that we, and all his faithful people, should live with him in his kingdom. With all the Christian church on earth, we are called by the Holy Spirit to be holy and to be kept safe in the orthodox faith. Daily and generously God forgives us all our sins, so that set free, we may give him thanks and praise, and serve him in obedience. Let us pray and confess:
	The Prayers of Penitence
	The Absolution
	Prayer of Thanksgiving
	The Introit
					The Archbishop and two of the assisting bishops move to the altar.
	II The Ordination
	The Announcement of the Mandate
	AB	Following an election, NN has been appointed Bishop of the Diocese of NN. The mandate will now be read.
					The Registrar reads the mandate. The Bishop Elect moves to the altar rail
	The Reading(s)
					One or several of the assisting bishops read one or more biblical passages. See Biblical Readings, page xxx
	The Ordination Homily
					The Archbishop gives the ordination homily
	The Promises
	Introduction
	AB	The church is God's people, the body of Christ, a temple built of living stones, with Christ as the cornerstone. Among the members of the people of God, who are all called, by baptism, to proclaim the Gospel to the world, the bishop has a special responsibility. A bishop shall have oversight over the diocese and the parishes, and shall see to it that the word of God is proclaimed purely and clearly, that the sacraments are rightly administered, and that acts of mercy are undertaken according to the will of God. A bishop shall ordain and visit, seek out, consult, listen and take decisions and in everything that he does, he shall strengthen the people of God in their calling to interpret the signs of the times and to witness to God's great works on behalf of all creation. In his ministry, a bishop shall live as a servant of Christ and be a shepherd for God's flock. With watchfulness and wisdom, the bishop shall serve the unity in Christ to the building up of the Church and renewal in the Spirit so that the love of God may be visible in the world. The task of a bishop is no committed to you. Consider those whom you meet with care and reverence. Seek the will of God together with them and strive to let your faith, your life and your teaching become one whole.
	The Questions
	AB	Will you, in the name of the Triune God, accept the ministry of a bishop and exercise this ministry to the glory of God, the building up of the Church so that God's will may be realised throughout the world?
	B E	Yes
	AB	Will you stand in firm in the faith of the church and defend it, will you ensure that the word of God is proclaimed with purity and clarity, as it is written in Holy Scriptures and testified in the confession of our church, and that the sacraments are properly administered?
	B E	Yes
	AB	Will you, in your ministry, follow and protect the order of our church and further unity in Christ?
	B E	Yes
	AB	Will you live among people as a witness to the love of God and of the mystery of reconciliation
	B E	Yes
	The Affirmation
	AB	Now, before God ad in the presence of this congregation affirm your promises.
	B E	I, NN, will with the help of God and trusting in the grace of God live according to these promises.
	AB	May God, who has began the good work in you bring it to perfection, so that his good will may take effect. In the name of the Father, and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
*	The Creed
	AB	Profess now, together with us, the holy Christian faith.
	E B	I believe in one God,
	C	the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
		I believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord the Giver of Life who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
	The Prayer for the Church
					One of the assisting bishops leads the Prayer for the Church. Music, see page xxx. Alternatively another prayer or an informally worded prayer may be used.
	AB	Let us pray
	B	Holy Lord God, holy and strong holy and merciful Saviour, the eternal God
	C	Have mercy on us.
	B	For the power of your Spirit for the Church for unity and renewal, for the mission of the Gospel among all people we cry to you, O Lord
	C	Hear us, O Lord our God.
	B	For willing servants to work for your kingdom for your blessing on those to be ordained to the service of your Spirit in the Church for joy and faithfulness to the end we cry to you, O Lord
	C	Hear us, O Lord our God.
	B	For justice and peace in the world for respect for the gifts of creation for a future for the poorest of the world we cry to you, O Lord
	C	Hear us, O Lord our God.
	B	For comfort for mourners for strength for the sick for respect for human values and human dignity we cry to you, O Lord
	C	Hear us, O Lord our God.
	B	Lord, you hear our prayers before we ask, we thank you for your power to give far more than we ask or imagine. Yours, our God, be all glory and honour and power for ever and ever.
	C	Amen.
	Hymn
					The assisting bishops who will participate in the laying on of hands move to the altar rail.
	The Ordination Prayer
	AB	In the name of the Triune God on his commission and in communion with his church we consecrate NN for the office and work of a bishop. Let us invoke God and pray
					The Bishop Elect kneels
	AB	O God, we give you thanks that in your great love for us men, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour, the shepherd of our souls and our high priest. For our salvation, he became obedient unto death even death on the cross. Therefore you have exalted him above all others. Throughout the world he gathers for you a people to serve you that your name may be kept holy and your will be done. You appoint among us servants for your Gospel that people may come to faith, the church be renewed and creation restored. From you we receive him whom we now ordain to the office of a bishop. Lord, bless NN with your Holy Spirit and accept him into your service as a bishop in your church.
	AB	O God, we ask you:
	C	grant this bishop perseverance in the service of the Gospel, faithfulness and wisdom in the care of your people. Grant him the confidence, power and patience that he needs and keep him always close to you. Deepen his faith, love and hope. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
	The Reception
					The newly ordained bishop arises. While the choir sings Veni Sancte Spiritus (Swedish Hymnal 361) the newly ordained bishop is clothed in the cross, the cope and the mitre and receives from the Archbishop the staff and the letter of mandate. Then the Archbishop says to the congregation:
	AB	In apostolic manner, by prayer and the laying on of hands in the name of God, NN has been ordained to the office and work of a bishop. Receive him as the ambassador of Christ.
	III The Communion
	The Offertory
	The Offertory Hymn
					During the prelude, the newly ordained bishop and the assisting bishops return to their places in the quire. The Churchwardens bring the eucharistic gifts to the altar. The collection is taken and brought to the altar.
*	The Eucharistic Prayer
					The Archbishop or one of the assisting bishops sings the ordination preface, music see page xxx
	The Opening of the Eucharistic Prayer (Sursum corda).
	AB	Lift up your hearts to God.
	C	We lift up our hearts.
	AB	(Let us) Give thanks to the Lord our God.
	C	He alone is worthy of our thanks and praise.
					The prayer continues with a proper preface according to the liturgical season, see page xxx.
	AB	You alone are truly worth our praise, almighty Father, holy God. We praise and we bless you through Jesus Christ, our Lord. He is the shepherd and guardian of our souls he fills us with good things and opens for us a future in your kingdom. Therefore, with all your faithful people throughout the ages and with all the heavenly host we praise and adore you, singing
*	The Sanctus
	The Eucharistic Prayer continues
	The Lord's Prayer
	The Breaking of the Bread
*	The Peace of the Lord (The Pax)
*	The Agnus Dei
	The Communion
	Prayer of Thanksgiving
					Alternatively an informally worded prayer may be used.
	B	O God, we thank you that you have given us a share of the bread that comes down from heaven and the cup of salvation. made us drink from ...? Grant us faithfully to remain in the community of Christ and to live in our calling to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Grant us with him eternal life.
	C	Amen
	IV The Conclusion
	Alternative A
*	The Benedicamus
					The newly ordained bishop moves to the altar rail.
*	The Blessing
*	The Dismissal
	AB	Go in peace and serve the Lord with joy.
*	Hymn
					During the hymn the procession returns in the same order with the exception that the newly ordained bishop immediately precedes the other bishops.
	The Postlude
	Alternative B
*	Hymn of Praise
					The newly ordained bishop moves to the altar rail.
*	The Blessing
*	The Dismissal
	AB	Go in peace and serve the Lord with joy.
	The Postlude
					During the hymn the procession returns in the same order with the exception that the newly ordained bishop immediately precedes the other bishops.
	Holy Communion with Ordination of a Bishop
	The Introduction follows the order for Ordination of a Bishop until after the Introit. Then the order for Holy Communion is followed from the Kyrie until after the Sermon. The following prayer may be used as a collect:
	AB	God, our Father, You sent your Son for the salvation of the world and you give us various gifts to be used in the service of your church throughout the world. We thank you for the gift of the ministry of a bishop and we ask that by the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit you may strengthen him whom you call today to this ministry so that your church may be built in faith and love, to your glory and to the salvation of all people. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
	C	Amen
	After the sermon, the choir may sing and notices may be given. The Service then continues with a hymn, during which the Archbishop and the assisting bishops move to the altar. The order for Ordination of a Bishop is then followed from the announcement of the mandate to the postlude. The readings are omitted.
	Solemn Sunday Service with Ordination of a Bishop
	If the Ordination of a Bishop is integrated into the Solemn Sunday Service the instruction given for Holy Communion with ordination of a Bishop are followed as appropriate.