Having read the commentary about the song on his site I've come to the conclusion that the religious imagery of the song is being used as a metaphor for the depth of the relationship it's possible to have with someone. (In other words he's drawing comparisons between the relationship it's possible to have with god, [or the relationship between god and jesus] and relationships it's possible to have in the here and now.)
On the site he hints that the lyrics are left ambiguous so that that someone can be a best friend, a husband, a wife, a lover. Whoever. The connection is the same.
In the case of this song Vito has been "ordained" in friendship. There is a deep connection between himself and sufjan.
(It's interesting to note that Vito also apparently lends his vocals to the song. I thought that was nice.)
Having read the commentary about the song on his site I've come to the conclusion that the religious imagery of the song is being used as a metaphor for the depth of the relationship it's possible to have with someone. (In other words he's drawing comparisons between the relationship it's possible to have with god, [or the relationship between god and jesus] and relationships it's possible to have in the here and now.)
On the site he hints that the lyrics are left ambiguous so that that someone can be a best friend, a husband, a wife, a lover. Whoever. The connection is the same.
In the case of this song Vito has been "ordained" in friendship. There is a deep connection between himself and sufjan. (It's interesting to note that Vito also apparently lends his vocals to the song. I thought that was nice.)