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Ordination to the Holy Diaconate of Bradley Shaffer
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory made an Archpastoral Visit to St. Alexis Orthodox Church in Battleground, IN where he ordained Seminarian Bradley Shaffer to the Holy Diaconate. Posted photos show scenes from the Ordination Liturgy and reception following.
Ordination to the Subdeaconate of Bradley Shaffer
Ordination to the Subdeaconate of Bradley Shaffer
Subdeacon Bradley offers words of gratitude prior to being ordained to the Diaconate.
Metropolitan Gregory offers words of encouragement to Subdeacon Bradley prior to his ordination to the Diaconate.
The Laying on of Hands.
Subdeacon Bradley is led around the altar by Diocesan Chancellor, Protopresbyter Stephen Loposky
Vesting of the newly ordained deacon.
AXIOS! He Is Worthy!
Deacon Bradley offers his first Litany as Deacon.
Metropolitan Gregory with newly blessed acolyte
The blessing of a new acolyte
Metropolitan Gregory with newly blessed acolyte
Metropolitan Gregory offers the homily.
Metropolitan Gregory with Fr. Gregory and his wife.
Metropolitan Gregory with Deacon Bradley and his family.
Metropolitan Gregory with Fr. Gregory Allard and Deacon Bradley
Group Photo
Metropolitan Gregory is presented with flowers at the luncheon which followed.
Metropolitan Gregory with flower bearers.