For the consecrations, from 1917 onwards bishops from other churches were invited as guests. |
Since 1998, the PNCC did not permit IBC bishops to participate in PNCC episcopal consecrations. |
But you can not use too much haste in making ready the lustral waters and the consecrations. |
We read of the consecrations of sixteen different forms of Siva, as well as Astra and Durga. |
Bishops of the two churches take part in episcopal consecrations of the other, and there are periodic visits between them. |
Bishops might preach at church consecrations or at the translation of relics, or go on occasional preaching tours, particularly to promote crusading fervour. |