I have a question regarding the Sunthroneeso. I understand it as
an act
performed by the Church to raise a bishop to the office of Metropolitan of a
particular diocese. Since we have had several new bishops ordained in the Holy
Church recently, it is but natural that we have several Sunthroneeso ceremonies
in various dioceses.
My question is regarding the cost associated with the ceremony. I heard one diocese spent about 12 lacs (Indian Rupees) for such a ceremony. Also I see it being used by some of our heirarchs as an opportunity for a show of strength, etc. My question - are we missing the point here?
I have no doubt in my mind that the sacrament is important, my concern however is regarding the associated party and spending that seems to be over shadowing the sacrament.
Can something be done about this? Do we take lessons from these for the future?
Will some diocese have the courage and the will to show the way by an "austere"
Sunthroneeso?
Src: ICON
performed by the Church to raise a bishop to the office of Metropolitan of a
particular diocese. Since we have had several new bishops ordained in the Holy
Church recently, it is but natural that we have several Sunthroneeso ceremonies
in various dioceses.
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| A Sunthroneeso or Enthronement Ceremony |
My question is regarding the cost associated with the ceremony. I heard one diocese spent about 12 lacs (Indian Rupees) for such a ceremony. Also I see it being used by some of our heirarchs as an opportunity for a show of strength, etc. My question - are we missing the point here?
I have no doubt in my mind that the sacrament is important, my concern however is regarding the associated party and spending that seems to be over shadowing the sacrament.
Can something be done about this? Do we take lessons from these for the future?
Will some diocese have the courage and the will to show the way by an "austere"
Sunthroneeso?
Src: ICON
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