What are the symbols associated with Holy Orders?

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Catholic AnswerThey are different depending on the Order. The symbol associated with deacon is a book of the Gospels; with the priesthood, it is the paten and chalice, with the Bishop, the book of the Gospels, the ring, the miter, and the crosier.

It is the holy cross and the gospel book. The stole is the symbol that the newly ordained wears to represent his Office. Before Vatican Council II, the deacon wore the stole on one shoulder, across his chest, the priest wore it around his neck and crossed in an "x" on his chest, and the bishop wore it hanging straight down from around his neck. After Vatican II, the priest no longer crossed the stole if he is celebrating according to the new Rite, the deacon continues to wear his diagonally. The Sacred Chrism is used in the ordination itself.

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for the Ordination itself:

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Holy Orders consists of three different ordinations. In the ordination to the Diaconate, the symbols are the laying on of hands by the Bishops, along with the reception of the stole, dalmatic, and a copy of the Gospels.

In priestly ordination, the Bishop imposes his hands on the deacon/candidate, anoints his hands with Sacred Chrism.

In the ordination of a Bishop, classically called a Consecration to the fullness of Christ's priesthood, the priest/candidate has hands imposed upon him by the consecrating bishop, is anointed with Sacred Chrism on his head and hands, and is presented with a pastoral staff, ring, and the Gospels. He receives the bread and wine from the congregation at the Offertory, and after the blessing is given his mitre and gloves. If the consecration is taking place in his own Cathedral, he is then enthroned.