Posted on: June 23rd, 2009 Deacon’s Vows
This past Saturday I had the joy of attending an ordination service at (beautiful) Christ Cathedral in Houston, at which several good friends were ordained to the diaconate. (I myself am supposed to be ordained to the diaconate sometime this fall.)
There were several strking ocurrances during the service, but one of the most poignant for me was when Bishop Doyle asked each ordinand, one by one,
Will you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of Christ as this Church has received them? And will you, in accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your bishop and other ministers who may have authority over you and your work?
After which each individual ordinand responded,
I am willing and ready to do so; and I solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church.
2 Responses to “Deacon’s Vows”
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Joel Says:
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 pmCongratulations!
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matt Says:
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 pmThanks, Joel.
I will officially be accepting congratulations, however, in about four months when I am ordained, God willing.
Matt