The reinstatement of a minister in a priestly or diaconal ministry is usually performed by the district rector.

Act

The reinstatement is performed while the minister stands before the altar. The officiating minister shakes the hand of the minister being reinstated and speaks the following words:

“(By commission of the Apostle), I hereby reinstate you to your ministerial mandate (in the district/in the congregation of…) as a (ministerial designation). May God also strengthen and accompany you in the future in your new working area.”