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Deacon Paul Olson to the Holy Priesthood on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Los Angeles, California.

Subdeacon Maxime Najim to the Holy Diaconate on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Los Angeles, California.

Deacon Justin Havens to the Holy Priesthood on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH's Episcopal Visit to the State of Alaska for the Feast of the Holy Nativity of our Lord
Monday,  December 26, 2005

 

On Monday, December 26, Sayidna met with the Parish Council and the St. John School Administrators in the morning.

That evening, the entire parish in Eagle River came together for an all-church dinner to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very Reverend Harold and Kh. Barbara Dunaway and to show appreciation to the Choir Members.

The evening began with Sayidna arriving with Santa Clause and passing out gifts to all the children of the parish. Following dinner, the attendees were shown a slide show presentation of the life of Father Harold and Kh. Barbara. Then, three of the older members of the parish were asked to speak about their experiences with Father Harold and Kh. Barbara over the years. Sayidna spoke asking every one to follow their example for a Christian marriage.

Next, the children of the parish sang some Christmas carols. Followed by the Cathedral Choir. At the end of their presentation, Sayidna presented certificates and CDs to each of the choir members in recognition of their hard work and dedication to St. John Cathedral.

Everyone went upstairs into the Cathedral where Sayidna presided over the Akathist of Thanksgiving Service. Following the service, Sayidna prayed for Father Harold and Kh. Barbara's 50th Anniversary. Then, Sayidna surprised every one when he presented Father Harold with the Antionian Gold Metal, the highest service award given from the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America.

His Grace and Santa Clause pass out gifts to the children.	Deacon Daniel Gray serves as Master of Ceremonies.
Father Harold and Kh. Barbara cut a wedding cake just as they did 50 years ago.	Tom Webster speaks about Father Harold and Kh. Barbara.	The children sing Christmas Carols.	Father John and Deacon Dan sing Christmas Carols.	The Choir of St. John presents a few pieces.
His Grace honors the members of the Choir for their dedication and service.	His Grace prays for Father Harold and Kh. Barbara's wedding anniversary.	His Grace reads the certificate from the Archdiocese.	His Grace presents Father Harold with the Antionian Gold Metal.	His Grace and the Choir of St. John.
His Grace with Father Harold, Kh. Barbara and Father Marc.

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