His disciples received Holy Orders...directly from the Apostles at/after Pentecost...Jesus only ordained the twelve. But all priests can trace their ordination back to the twelve.
Then who ordained Matthias?
Act 1:26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
But all priests can trace their ordination back to the twelve.
Really? Who traces their lineage back to Judas?
Getting back to your original thesis, that His disciples received Holy Orders, Jesus made disciples of thousands. He specifically appointed 12 to represent the 12 tribes. Which tribe do your priests represent?
I hate to bring this to your attention, but the apostolic age is done. WE are the light of the world as Christ has given us His marching orders.
His disciples received Holy Orders...directly from the Apostles at/after Pentecost...Jesus only ordained the twelve. But all priests can trace their ordination back to the twelve.
Yes and I can make up enough of a family tree to trace my roots to Lincoln, Washington, and all great men. It is amazing the extent of the lies the church would tell. The apostles were Jewish and never renounced their faith.