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Ordination of Deacons

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New deacons will be ordained at this special service in our cathedral.

No booking required.

The candidates have been through their theological training and a pre-ordination retreat, and are now ready to be ordained and to use the title ‘the Reverend’. They will serve as curates in parishes throughout our diocese.

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