The Diocese of New York and New Jersey has been holding a diaconal training school in conjunction with St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. For the first time in its existence, Holy Apostles is sending two students to discern their diaconal vocation. Reader Robert and Ivan are making the commitment to the two year program in order to further their studies of the Holy Orthodox Church and to learn what it means to be a deacon. It is, therefore, necessary for the parishioners and friends of the parish to remember these two men in their prayers and to offer encouragement in their studies.

For more information on the Diaconal Program, check out here.