Priesthood 002: Pastoring in the shadow of the Cross

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In a previous post, we discussed an idea that a priest is not only the one who offers a bloodless sacrifice of the Eucharist, but is also an iconographical representation of Christ who is Himself the Sacrifice. We also noted that the priest does not possess or represent any qualities that are unique to him as a priest; rather, he becomes the focal point of the qualities of his community - that is to say, the Church. In other words, that which is true concerning priesthood, must also be true concerning all members of the Body of Christ. In the Church, a priest is often seen as wearing two two σκούφια, as it were - that of a priest and also that of a pastor; one offers a sacrifice on the altar, while the other cares for the flock entrusted to him. In this post, I would like to propose that this hat is one and the same.