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St. John Chrysostom on Priestly Dignity - Orthodox (1 Peter 2:9)
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"Through chrismation, you become priest, prophet, and king—sharing Christ's triple office. The royal priesthood participates in the Divine Liturgy, offering spiritual sacrifices. This dignity is theotic: you are being deified, becoming what Christ is by nature." — St. John Chrysostom.
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