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Ordination of Fr. George Ellis to The Holy Priesthood (2/12/17)

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Feast of The Three Holy Hierarchs, Deacon George Ellis was ordained to the Holy Priesthood through the Laying On Of Hands by His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa.

The posted photos show scenes from the Ordination.
Deacon George Ellis is led to Bishop Gregory for Ordination To The Holy Priesthood.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Deacon George is presented to His Grace Bishop Gregory.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Fr. Deacon George Ellis offers a few words of thanksgiving.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
" O Holy Martyrs..." Fathers Michael Ellis and William Bennett led Deacon George around the Altar Table.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Fr George recites the profession of faith.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
The Laying On of Hands.
The Laying On Of Hands.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Vesting in the Sticharion.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Vesting with the Priestly Cuffs.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Vesting with the Zone.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Vesting in the Phelonion.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
AXIOS! AXIOS AXIOS!

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
"Newly Ordained Priest George, Receive The Most Holy Body of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ.."

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
The priests receive the Body of Christ.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
"Newly Ordained Priest, receive the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ."

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Pani Sarah receives the Body and Blood of Christ from Newly Ordained Priest George.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
"O God Save Your People and Bless Your Inheritance!"

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Fr. George greets his Mother.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Fr. George distributes the Antidoron.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Fr. George with His Grace, Bishop Gregory, his Pani Sarah, and parents Deacon Charles and Sally Ellis.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Group photo of co-celebrating clergy and family members with His Grace Bishop Gregory and Newly Ordained Priest George.

Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.