On May 12-13, 2018, His Grace Bishop Gregory made an Archpastoral Visit to Christ the Saviour Parish in Ottawa, Canada. During the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, he tonsured Nicolas Laliberté to the order of Reader and ordained Readers Victor Chiasson and Andreas Kotantoulas to the Office of Subdeacon .
Posted photos show scenes from the Great Vespers, Divine Liturgy and ordinations.
Bishop Gregory awaits candidates for ordination to the Orders of Reader and Subdeacon.
Andreas Kotantoulas is presented to His Grace Bishop Gregory for Tonsure as Reader.
Nicolas Laliberté is presented to His Grace Bishop Gregory for Tonsure as Reader.
Ordination of Victor Chiasson to the Office of Subdeacon
Ordination to Subdiaconate.
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination of Andreas Kotantoulas to the Office of Subdeacon.
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
Ordination to Subdiaconate
The Divine Liturgy Begins ... The Great Litany.
"Let us lift up our hearts!"
"In the fear of God and with Faith and Love draw near!"
Bishop Gregory blesses the faithful as they approached the chalice for Holy Communion.
Preparing to receive the Eucharist.
"Receive the Body of Christ!"
Bishop Gregory offered a few words of wisdom at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory offered a few words of wisdom at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory offered a few words of wisdom at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory offered a few words of wisdom at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
Bishop Gregory offered a few words of wisdom at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
After Liturgy a fellowship meal was held in the Church Hall.