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Axios! Ordination of Reader Joseph Scott MacPherson to the Holy Diaconate

August 21, 2022 By Fr. John Peck [edit]

It is a great joy for any parish when one of their own is raised to Holy Orders and service to the Holy Altar.

On Sunday, August 21, 2022 the  ordination of Dcn Joseph MacPherson took place at Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco, the resting place of the relics of St. John Maximovitch. The MacPherson family, Matushka Mary, and their children Juliana and Seraphim, all travelled to witness this glorious event. 

Here is the link to the entire service (the diaconal ordination begins at 1:48:02).

Here is the link to to the service starting with the diaconal ordination (at 1:48:02)

A glorious view
Vesting with the Orarion
“Command!”
Prostration before the Archbishop
Kissing the corners of the Altar
The ordination prayers

Axios!
Axios!
Axios! Dcn Joseph
Fanning the Gifts
The Litany of Thanksgiving
Archbishop Kyrill and Dcn Joseph

To Dcn Joseph, Mka Mary, and their entire family – AXIOS!  Enjoy these photos, some of them are positively glorious.

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All Saints of North America Orthodox Church

18700 N. 107th Ave Unit#5
Sun City, AZ 85373

(928) 910-2186

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