Under the watchful eyes of ancient icons, the young priest, Father Thomas, is drawn into the shadows of the sacristy. His trembling hands undo his clerical collar, revealing the tattoo of a serpent devouring its own tail. He writhes, his body tensing as he strokes his rigid cock. The taste of his own sin coats his lips as he licks the pre-cum from his fingers, lost in the throes of his desecration. This is his verification, his unholy communion.