This was a symbol of Timothy’s whole - souled dedication to God. At his baptism Timothy became a minister.
(‏ متى ٣ :‏ ​ ١٥ -‏ ١٧ ؛‏ عبرانيين ١٠ :‏ ​ ٥ -‏ ٩‏ )‏ وكان ذلك رمزا الى انتذاره لله من كل نفسه .‏