Cheirothesia
Definition
Ordination to the lower church service (reader or subdeacon), performed by the bishop in the centre of the church, distinguished from cheirotonia (ordination to the priesthood, performed in the altar).
Ordination to the lower church service (reader or subdeacon), performed by the bishop in the centre of the church, distinguished from cheirotonia (ordination to the priesthood, performed in the altar).