'''Ordination''' is a [[sacrament]] (or [[holy mystery]]) of [[holy orders]]. Ordination, which means "to set in place" or "to select by the outreached hand," is one of several sacraments in the [[Orthodox Church]]. Members of a major order-- [[bishop]], [[priest]], and [[deacon]] are ordained during a [[Divine Liturgy]] by a [[bishop]]. According to Orthodox teaching, the process of ordination begins with the local [[congregation]]; but the [[bishop]] alone, who acts in the name of the universal Church, can complete the action. During the service, a [[priest]] leads the candidate then kneels and rests his head on the altar. The [[bishop]] puts his stole and right hand over the candidate's head as the candidate receives the [[Holy Spirit]]. The entire congregation witnesses the ordination and proclaims its consent by shouting in unison Axios! (Greek word meaning Worthy!). The [[bishop]] bestows sacred [[vestments]] on the new [[priest]], who receives communion and recites a special [[prayer]]. Through ordination, men who have been chosen from within the Church are set apart by the Church for special service to the Church.