On Saturday 29 June at 4pm, twelve priests were ordained at Durham Cathedral by Bishop Sarah with the Revd Shemil Mathew preaching, having led the pre-ordination retreat earlier in the week.
Grace Aciro, Amy Gooding, Sarah Heslop, Alfred Jennings,John Mayes, Bethany MeNeeley, Jess Monopoli, Ben Scott, Kathryn Tiernan, Gordon Tough, Miriam Wakefield and Mariy Yasini were all given a wonderful welcome as friends and loved ones filled the Cathedral.
Gareth Gladman was ordained by the Bishop of Beverley in St Andrew, Tudhoe Grange on Monday 1st July.
Please pray for them as they enter the next chapter of their ministry.
You can find out more about each of the deacons and their stories about responding to their calling here.
All photos taken during the service are available on our Flickr.
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