u/GudsIdiot

I’ve only ever been to one other ordination, but our church ordained a new priest this weekend. I was struck by the deep symbolism in the ritual. When donning the priest’s vestments, it reminded me of getting a knight ready for war. He had a helmet, cuffs or gauntlets, and armor. It struck me that Maronites, for all our deep and gentle love, really do have a faith born of struggle and war.

I’m glad I reconciled when I married. I had no idea of the beauty as an outsider.