Edict of ordination/induction of ministers

The Presbytery of ................................., in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, having completed the necessary steps for the ............................ of .....................................as minister of the congregation at ....................................., directed that this edict be read.

If any person has anything to object to in the life or doctrine of ...................................., they should attend the meeting of Presbytery at ................................. on the ......... day of ....................... 20.... at .............................. (time) and state their objection in person.

If no relevant objection is made, or unless the objectors give satisfactory evidence indicating that they intend to substantiate the objection, the Presbytery will proceed to the ..................................... service as arranged.

Signed: (Presbytery Clerk)

Dated:

Confirmation that the edict was read :

This edict was duly announced to the congregation at .............................., on the ................. day of ................... 20........

Signed: (normally, Session Clerk or Interim Moderator)

Dated: