III. King of the Priesthood
 


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Christ is vested as the first priest.  The streams denote the fountains of Living Waters. The symbol of the sacrificed Lamb on the left is the offering of the Old Testament, while on the right the Pelican, symbol of Christ, represents the sacrifice of the New Testament.

Alpha and Omega at the top signify the administration of the priesthood from beginning to end; the shell signifies of baptism (spiritual life); and holy oils represent the last rites (Extreme Unction).  

Below is the symbol of Holy Orders  (ordination to the Priesthood).