With hearts overflowing with joy and thanksgiving, we rejoice in the blessed ordination of Fr. Theodore to the Holy Priesthood.
By the laying on of hands of His Grace Bishop Saraphim, and in the blessed presence of the fathers of our diocese, a new chapter of priestly service has begun. Today, we received not only a new priest, but a beautiful gift to our church family, entrusted with the sacred ministry of serving Christ and His people.
We thank our Lord for calling Fr. Theodore to this holy vocation, and for bringing him to this blessed day. We are deeply grateful for His Grace Bishop Saraphim, the fathers of the diocese, his family, and all those whose prayers, love, and support have accompanied him on this journey.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, fill Fr. Theodore with wisdom, humility, strength, and love. May He bless his priesthood, protect and strengthen his family, and grant him many blessed and fruitful years of service for the glory of God and the building up of His Holy Church.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.”
1 Timothy 1:12