Ordination to the Diaconate
The Parish Family of St. Mary Magdalene wishes to send it's congratulations to the newly ordained servant of God Dcn. David Shephard! Axios! Axios! Axios!
Dcn. David, Matushka Sara, and Luke take a family photo after the Divine Liturgy
Dcn. David received the laying on of hands by His Eminence Archbishop Peter of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America, Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
The faithful shout "Axios", which is greek for "He is worthy!" of the ministry to which he has been called. May God continue to grant Dcn. David and his family many more blessed years in His service!