SACRED GARMENTS: The presence of the New Testament priesthood (1 Tim. 4:14) presupposes the presence of sacred garments.

Controversy

Where 2 or 3 are in My name.... Tell me, did Christ call for unity or separation by this? Then, in any case, this quote cannot be seen as a blessing of divisions. I beseech you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in one spirit and in one thought. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

Continuity is a temporary phenomenon. There was no continuity in the temporary services. For example, prophetic or speaking in tongues. The New Testament canon has replaced the gift of prophecy and teaching, but the priesthood ministry is the edification of the Body of Christ. There is a need for this even now.

Christ is our high priest (Hebrews 8:1). Yes, as a Redeemer (9:12). Clergy have a different ministry. They are stewards of the mysteries of God (Corinthians 4:1), i.e. ministers of the fruits of redemption.

We are all priests (Rev. 1:6: 1 Peter 1:9). It is about our inner transfiguration, by the fruits of which we are called to proclaim the perfections of Him who called us (Peter 2:9). This was said in the Old Testament (Exodus 19:6), but Korah, Dathan and Abiram for an understanding of this passage similar to yours: the whole community, all are holy, and the Lord is among them! Why then do you set yourselves above the people of the Lord? (Numbers 16:3) paid with their lives (v. 32). Christ made us kings and priests to God and His Father (0 T 1:6). In what sense are we kings? In the same sense, we are priests.

CONSECRATION

WATERS: Holy water was sanctified by the Lord and was called holy (Numbers 5:17), purifying (1:9:9; 1:3; 20), alive (v. 17). It was cleansed of defilement on various occasions. In the New Testament, the Lord often gives grace through water: Baptism, the healing of a man born blind by means of water and clay (John 9:7), in the Jerusalem pool an angel stirred up the water, and it healed the sick (John 5:2-4). Has the Lord or the water changed?

CHRISMATION: At first, the apostles did not anoint with myrrh, but laid on their hands. And Simon, seeing that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, brought them money, saying, "Give me also this power, that whomsoever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit" (Diary 8:18). With the increase in the number of believers, the apostles replaced the laying on of hands with chrismation: "But he who strengthens you and me in Christ, and who anointed us, is God, who also sealed us, and gave the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts" (2 Corinthians 1:21-22). The Corinthians (Greeks) were not familiar with the concept of spiritual anointing. In addition, they were spiritual babies in the faith. The Apostle Paul would not have introduced an unnecessary theological concept for the weak. In the Old Testament, anointing with oil meant the communication of special gifts of the Holy Spirit. Aaron (Exodus 30:30), Saul (Kings 10:1), David (16:13).

Controversy

The pagans received the Spirit without peace. They received Him miraculously, so that it would be revealed to the apostles that even the Gentiles could be received into the Kingdom. However, even after receiving the Spirit, the Apostle Peter commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (Diary 10:48). There was no other such case. If no sacred service were needed for this, then the apostles would not have been sent to Samaria (Diary 8:14-16).

CONFESSION

First introduce the Orthodox concept of sin, repentance, spiritual life, etc.