Anointing with Oil
I anoint you a Deacon with the powers of Apostolic Succession.
You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. (Psalm 23:5)
Make him, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, to observe the discipline of Christ. Let his life and teaching so reflect your commandments, that through him many may come to know you and love you. As your Son came not to be served but to serve, may this deacon share in Christ's service, and come to the unending glory of him who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
