Deacons Ordination at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Paramus

19 Dec
His Eminence celebrated Holy Eucharist at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Paramus, NJ on December 18, 2016. He was assisted by Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Shabo in the presence of Very Rev. Fr. John Khoury. In his sermon, His Eminence spoke about serving the Lord with love referencing the Gospel of St. John “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (verses 34-35).
 
During the celebration, His Eminence ordained 5 new deacons to the rank of Reader (Qourye): George Abaci, Jonathan Akdemir, Matthew Akdemir, Peter Akdemir and George Kallah. His Eminence instructed the newly ordained deacons to loyally serve the church with love, respect and zeal. Following the Holy Eucharist, His Eminence, clergy and newly ordained deacons were honored in the social hall of the church.