Fr. Anthony's Ordination Into the Priesthood

Axios!

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Presentation of the Hand Cross to Archbishop Antony by Father Robert

Archbishop Antony blesses congregation with trikirion and dikirion during Small Entrance.

Father Frank Estocin presents candidate Deacon Anthony for ordination.

Deacon Anthony prostrates himself in response to “Command!”

Father Robert assists as Archbishop Antony prays over Deacon Anthony during ordination.

“The grace divine, which always heals that which is infirm and completes that which is wanting, elevates…Anthony, the most devout Deacon, to be a Priest….” from the Prayers of Ordination

Axios! He is worthy!

Archbishop Antony blesses the congregation during the Divine Liturgy with trikirion and dikirion.

Newly-ordained Father Anthony joins his brother priests at the Holy Altar.

Archbishop Antony presents Father Anthony to the congregation.

Archbishop Antony prays special prayer of blessing for Pani Matka Tina and Father Anthony’s children.

Archbishop Antony and Father Anthony before the Final Blessing

L to r back row: Subdeacon Richard, Father Frank, Father Anthony, Archbishop Antony, Father Robert, Father Bazyl, Father Paisius, Reader Charles
Front Row: Father Steve, Father Volodymyr, Father Gabriel, Pani Matka Christine, Server Brian

Clergy with Pani Matka Christine, Pani Matka Tina and family

Perkins family