Ordination of Deacons in Antelias

June 2015

21 June 2015. On Sunday during liturgy, with the blessing of His Holiness Aram I five proto deacons were ordained to become deacons. During the Holy Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Kegham Khatcherian, Rev. Shenorhk Ashekian led the candidates to the Alter. The ordination began with presentation of the candidates and their oath to renounce worldly attractions and devote their lives to serve the Church. The Archbishop Kegham then vested them with the ‘Orarion’ and gave them the authority to read the Bible during liturgy, hold the Chalice and use the ‘pourouar’ incense holder. In his message the celebrant congratulated them for the path they had chosen to serve the Church and reminded them of the expectations of the Catholicosate of Cilicia from their ministry.

At the end of the liturgy, the newly ordained deacons accompanied by the Dean Rev. Torkom Donoyan and the members of directorate of the Seminary met with His Holiness Aram I. His Holiness expressed his appreciation for the dedication of the directorate to improve the quality of education and preparation of candidates to the priesthood, and blessed them all.

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