What does ordaining a priest mean?

Ordaining a priest is a formal process within the Christian Church where an individual is consecrated and given the authority to perform sacred duties, such as celebrating the Eucharist, administering sacraments, and preaching. This rite involves a ceremony, typically including the laying on of hands by a bishop and a prayer of consecration. The ordination signifies that the individual is now part of the clergy and is committed to serving the church and its community.