Archpastoral Visit and Ordination in Wilmington, DE - 07/28/24
BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS]
On Sunday, July 28, The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence, Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania presided over the services at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE.
Serving with His Eminence was Priest Silouan Burns, Rector of St. Michael's Church, and Deacon James Carpenter.
His Eminence offered the homily, speaking about the gospel reading that even the demons knew who Christ was but do we as Christians know who Christ is or do we take it for granted?
During the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, His Eminence ordained Subdeacon Nicholas DiDonato to the Diaconate. Deacon Nicholas having completed the Diaconal Vocations Program will serve as the second deacon attached to St. Michael's Church. Axios!
Following the Liturgy, His Eminence offered some words of encouragement for the newly ordained Deacon Nicholas and his family.
A meal was held in the hall following the service.
Glory to God for all things!