Two new deacons in the Holy Archdiocese of Cretetranslated

With deep spiritual joy, the Holy Archdiocese of Crete welcomed two new deacons, Fr. Stavros Doulgerakis and Fr. Samuel Akena, who were ordained by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, on October 10 and 13, 2026 respectively. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the day of remembrance of Saint Pinitos, Bishop of Knossos, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete officiated at the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of Saint Titus of Heraklion and ordained the married Father Stavros Doulgerakis, son of a priestly family, as a deacon. The Most Reverend Bishop of Knossos, Mr. Methodios, also attended the prayer.

The new deacon thanked those who supported his course, while the words of his father, Protopresbyter Fr. Diomedes Doulgerakis, caused emotion.

In his paternal homily, the Reverend Archbishop emphasized that the priesthood is a gift of God's grace and mercy and called the ordained deacon to make a sacrificial offering to every person, according to the example of the Good Shepherd. He mentioned with warm words the prayerful presence of his parents and the conscious support of his wife, Maria, underlining the importance of the family in the church...