Book of Common Prayer (page 553)

At the Ordination of a Bishop

Following the Consecration Prayer, and while the new bishop is being
clothed with the vesture of the episcopate, instrumental music may be
played.

Following the presentation of the Bible, and the formula "Receive the
Holy Scriptures..." a ring, staff, and mitre, or other suitable insignia
of office may be presented.

During the Eucharistic Prayer, it is appropriate that some of the
consecrating bishops, and representative presbyters of the diocese,
stand with the new bishop at the Altar as fellow ministers of the
Sacrament.

The newly ordained bishop, assisted by other ministers, distributes
Holy Communion to the people. When necessary, the administration may
take place at several conveniently separated places in the church.

After the pontifical blessing and the dismissal, a hymn of praise may
be sung.

The bishops who are present are not to depart without signing the
Letters of Consecration.

At the Ordination of a Priest

Reasonable opportunity is to be given for the priests present to join
in the laying on of hands.

The stole worn about the neck, or other insignia of the office of
priest, is placed upon the new priest after the entire Prayer of
Consecration is completed, and immediately before the Bible is
presented. Afterwards, other instruments or symbols of office may be
given.

If two or more are ordained together, each is to have his own
presenters. The ordinands may be presented together, or in succession,
as the bishop may direct. Thereafter, references to the ordinand in the
singular are changed to the plural where necessary. The ordinands are
examined together.

*During the Prayer of Consecration, the bishop and priests lay their
hands upon the head of each ordinand. During the laying on of hands,
the bishop alone says over each ordinand "Father, through Jesus Christ
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