I would also note that while the symbolism of transfiguration and Moses veiling his face is, indeed rich, you cannot forget that the Deacon “candidate” stands in the center of the church with the veil of the “offering,” the sacrifice, over his head and is ordained at the time of the “offering of the gifts”; during the singing of the Cherubic Hymn, the prayer of the bishop has spoken of Him “who offers and is offered.” And in the end, fully vested, a priest is buried with his face “veiled” as the offering.

A very positive & inspiring series from an unfortunately neglected “Parisian!”