Who can ordain a bishop?

Answer 1

It depends upon the church denomination. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, The Anglican Church(of which the Church of England is a member) amongst other churches, a bishop does the ordination. Bishops were once priests who have been accepted ionto the third, highest, level of ordination (Deacon and priest being the first two) to become a bishop. The 'consecration' of a bishop is undertakenby other bishops. In most of the above churches, the first stage of ordination is the admittance to the diaconate (being made a deacon), the ordination to a priest being done a year lar after a probationary period. In both cases the bishop performs the ordination by the laying on of hands. In some churches, for example the Methodist Church, other ministers (the Methodist equivalent of a priest) perform the ordination by laying on of hands. Often a senior minister such as a regional leader is involved, along with other ministers from the surrounding area. Other churches have their own practices, but one has to remember that ordination comes from God whoever preforms the visual ceremony - and that other ministers, bishops or whatever are merely acting as channels or representatives of God's Holy Spirit which actually sets the ordinand aside for Chriistian service.

Answer 2

In terms of religion, ministers are appointed by a community of believers.

"Technically speaking, only God can ordain ministers. It is God who calls and ordains people into ministry. The irony is that man still has to acknowledge this calling to make it "legal". Therefore, from a legal standpoint, religious organizations can ordain" (NACM).

Source quoted: http://www.nacministers.com/faq.htm

Answer 3

A bishop is already ordained as a priest; he becomes a bishop by appointment of the Pope, much like a rank in the millitary. When a Catholic bishop is appointed by the Pope however, his ordination to the bishopric should be administered by "at least three" other previously established bishops, with one acting as the celebrant and others as co-celebrants. A dispensation for this requirement may be granted under dire circumstances.
When a Catholic bishop is appointed by the Pope, his ordination to the bishopric is administered by at least three other previously established bishops, with one acting as the celebrant and others as co-celebrants. A dispensation for this requirement may be granted under dire circumstances.

Answer 4

It depends which one. There are three. After (approximately) five years in Seminary a man is ordained a deacon. He will remain a decon for usually one year (though there are Permanent Deacons in the Church) and then become ordained a Priest. At the request of the Holy See Priests can be ordained a Bishop.

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Catholic AnswerAny baptized male Catholic can receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders, although only a confirmed adult male may receive it licitly.

Answer 5

A priest