Hebrews 7:26 (WEB)
For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Catechism · 2
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
“When the Church celebrates the Eucharist, she commemorates Christ's Passover, and it is made present the sacrifice Christ offered once for all on the cross remains ever present.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Heb 7:25-27.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
“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"; "holy, blameless, unstained,"” — Catechism footnote: Heb 7:26.
Fathers and councils · 3
Ambrose of Milan
““Unspotted,” saith the Scripture, “separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; not having daily need, as the priests have need, to offer a victim first for his own sins, and then for those of the people.” — editor's note: Heb. vii. 26, 27.
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John Chrysostom
“[7.] ( Ver.” — the author cites it
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Tertullian
“For to this end had He come, that, being Himself pure from sin, and in all respects holy, He might undergo death on behalf of sinners.” — editor's note: See Heb. vii. 26–viii. 1.
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Cross-references · 6
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1364.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.
Cited together in Catechism §1544.