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Advice for New Deacons

September 9, 2015 Filed under: 7 Comments

One of the many blessings I enjoy in my present assignment (St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket, RI)  is that I have three deacons serving with me.  It's the sign of the health of our parish that we have grown three diaconal vocations within our parish over the last few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, Preparation

Christian Priesthood and Ecclesial Unity

June 10, 2015 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Some Theological and Canonical Considerations by Professor Contantine Scouteris School of Theology of the University of Athens 1. The records of the early Christian tradition leave no doubt that Christian priesthood is not a "function" necessary for the institutional being of the Church. Nor is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Priest, Vocation Tagged With: Christian, Church, Orthodox, Priesthood

Five Reasons I Love Serving with Deacons

June 4, 2015 Filed under: 1 Comment

Hierodeacon Vasyl and Deacon Paul lead Subdeacon Michael into the altar for ordination.One of many blessings that come with serving at St. Michael's in Woonsocket is that we have three good deacons.  Our senior deacon is Hierodeacon Vasyl.  He was assigned here in 2014 after retiring from his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, Featured Tagged With: deacon, diaconal, Liturgy

The Liturgy and the Deacon in the Orthodox Church

May 6, 2015 Filed under: 6 Comments

From a talk by Fr. Deacon Photios Touloumes During the liturgy, the deacon stands in the midst of the faithful as master of ceremonies, directing them in the proper posture and movements of the service. Let us bow our head unto the Lord and (Lock) the doors, the doors are examples of this. It was … [Read more...]

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The Ministry of the Deacon in the Orthodox Church

May 5, 2015 Filed under: 2 Comments

From a talk by Fr. Deacon Photios Touloumes The ministry of the deacon is based in the ministry which Christ performed for us. This ministry is one of service and is expressed by Christ with these words: I am among you as one who serves. With these words Christ reversed the order of things, … [Read more...]

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The Diaconate in the Orthodox Church

May 3, 2015 Filed under: 4 Comments

From a talk by Fr. Deacon Photios Touloumes Preface My Lord Bishops, Honoured Hieropriests, Archpriests, Presbyters, Fellow Deacons, and Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you with the words of our Saviour: If any one serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my … [Read more...]

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Some Good Advice on (NOT) Taking Offense

February 19, 2014 Filed under: 1 Comment

If you aren't following Dn. Michael Hyatt (blog, Twitter, podcast, Facebook), then you have a wealth of practical wisdom waiting for you!  In this episode of his podcast, he takes on a critical skill: avoiding taking offense.  Let's face it: clergy have plenty of opportunity to get upset: they hear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, General, Leadership, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: charity, Dcn. Michael Hyatt, Michael Hyatt, offense, podcast

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