Hebrews 5:10 (WEB)
named by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
Catechism · 2
“The Christian tradition considers Melchizedek, "priest of God Most High," as a prefiguration of the priesthood of Christ, the unique "high priest after the order of Melchizedek";” — Catechism footnote: Heb 5:10; cf. 6:20; Gen 14:18.
“…they are consecrated in order to preach the Gospel and shepherd the faithful as well as to celebrate divine worship as true priests of the New Testament."” — Catechism footnote: LG 28 cf. Heb 5:1-10; 7:24; 9:11-28; Innocent I, Epist. ad Decentium: PL 20, 554 A; St. Gregory of Nazianzus, Oratio 2, 22: PG 35, 432B.
Fathers and councils · 6
Tertullian
“Whence was Melchizedek named “priest of the most high God,” if, before the priesthood of the Levitical law, there were not levites who were wont to offer sacrifices to God?” — editor's note: Gen. xiv. 18, Ps. cx. (cix. in. LXX.) 4; Heb. v. 10, vii. 1–3, 10, 15, 17.
Read the whole comment“…of suffering) a victim for us all; who after His resurrection was “clad with a garment down to the foot,” and named the Priest of God the Father unto eternity.” — editor's note: See Ps. cx. (cix. in LXX.) 4; Heb. v. 5–10.
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Eusebius of Caesarea
“But this Melchizedec is introduced in the Holy Scriptures as a priest of the most high God, not consecrated by any anointing oil, especially prepared, and not even belonging by descent to the priesthood of the Jews.” — editor's note: See Gen. xiv. 18; Heb. v. 6, 10; vi. 20; viii.
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Ambrose of Milan
“Truly, then, is the Son of God to be adored and worshipped, Who by the power of His Godhead hath laid the foundations of the world, and by His submission informed our affections.” — editor's note: S. John i. 3; Heb. v. 7–10.
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John Chrysostom
““And was heard,” (he says), “in that He feared; though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered.” ( Ver.” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“She is the east gate, spoken of by the prophet Ezekiel, always shut and always shining, and either concealing or revealing the Holy of Holies; and through her “the Sun of Righteousness,” our “high priest after the order of Melchizedek,” goes in and out.” — editor's note: Heb. v. 10.
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Cross-references · 5
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.