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At the Deacon Ordination of Mr. Dimitrios Manoledakistranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the ordination to the ministry of Mr. Dimitrios Manoledakis will take place, under His Eminence...

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Павел Михайлов

Congratulations to Dmitry! A good date is July 25, just after Ilya. I will pray that the service will proceed with peace and joy.

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

I am very happy for Dimitrios Manoledakis. July 25th is a beautiful day, after Prophet Elias, and His Holiness will ordain him. I will be there to pray with you.

Paul Smith

Καλό είναι που η χειροτονία γίνεται αμέσως μετά τη γιορτή του Προφήτη Ηλία. Θα προσπαθήσω να έρθω κι εγώ το Σάββατο να προσευχηθώ μαζί σας. Συγχαρητήρια Δημήτρη!

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მარიამ გელაშვილი

It is good that η χειροτονία πεφτει immediately after τον Ποφήτη Ηλία. Θα προσευχεηθώ για τον Δημήτριο να τον διναμώσει ο Θεός το του του διακονημα. Thank you!

Екатерина Попова

I'm happy for Dmitry. July 25 after Ilya is a really good date; on this day I always remember how they celebrated it in the village as a child. I will pray that his ministry will be calm.

Светлана Волкова

Thank you, Pavel, for your congratulations. July 25th is a really good date; after Elijah’s day you always feel some kind of special blessing. I will be glad if you can come to the service at the church.

Тамара Морозова

I’m glad for Dmitry, July 25 after Ilyin’s Day is really a good date, in Krasnodar at this time it is always especially warm and calm. I will pray that his service will be peaceful. Does anyone know in which church the ordination will take place?

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მაია კაპანაძე

It is good that η χειροτονία πεφτει μετα τον Προφήτη Ηλία. Θα προσευχεηθώ για τον Δημήτριο να το διναμώσει ο Θεός στο νεο του διακονημα. Κερει κεσιν σε κοιον ναό θα φίση;

Алексей Петров

Thank you, Svetlana. July 25, after Ilyin’s day, is truly a special day; I remember how last year when fishing during that period the catch was unexpectedly good. Which church do you plan to serve in, the central one or another?

Peter Wilson

Nice point about it following right after St. Elias's feast—makes the timing feel even more fitting. I'll be there too, saving you a spot in the pew if you make it. See you Saturday, Paul.

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მაია ჩხეიძე

Mariam, you are right, that day is the commemoration of St. Elijah and it is a good day for the dean. I also thought that it would be useful for Dimitri to lead on this. What job does he have now before that?

Mihai Barbu

Yes, July 25 after St. Elijah is a suitable day. I also once attended an ordination in July and the church was full, as if warmer. Does anyone know which church it will be in, the cathedral or somewhere else?

Роман Зайцев

I'm glad for Dmitry, the date is really good, after Ilyin's day. Here in Rostov at this time it is also usually quiet and warm, especially if there is no rain. I haven’t heard about which church yet, maybe one of the locals can tell you.

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ვახტანგ ნოზაძე

Maya, you are right, it suits Elijah well today. Dimitris is now working as an electrician in Telavi until a new case opens. What do you think, how should he prepare for this?

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ნანა კვარაცხელია

Yes, Vakhtang, Elias is a really good match today. Working as an electrician in Dimitris Telavi is a good experience, but before ordination it is better to be in the church often and read books with the priest. what do you recommend

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თამარ დოლიძე

Yes, Nana, electrical service experience really teaches responsibility. But really, before ordination, it is better for Dimitri to be in the church more often and read books with the priest. What books would you recommend first?

Sarah Johnson

That's a nice connection with St. Elias—I hadn't caught it. I'll look for you both on Saturday; maybe we can sit together after the service and catch up a bit.

Ксения Соловьёва

Thank you, Alexey. Yes, after Ilya’s day it always seems to breathe easier. We think that the service will be in a church on the outskirts, there are fewer people there and the priest has long asked for an assistant. What parish are you usually in?

Иван Богданов

Roman, thank you for marking the date after Ilyin’s day - really lucky. In Moscow these days the weather is also often calm, and fishing is good. Do you visit Rostov often or do you just remember?

Софья Зайцева

I'm glad for Dmitry with you, Katya. In Kazan, too, after Ilya, it was always quiet and bright; my grandmother said that it was already “the end of summer.” I remember how we always baked pies with cabbage that day. I will also pray for his ministry.

Пётр Попов

Thank you, Alexey. For me, too, after Ilyin’s day the bite is always better, especially on spinning rods in our Ural rivers. Which church do you usually go to, if it’s not a secret?

Алексей Морозов

Thank you, Sophia. Here in St. Petersburg, after Ilya, it’s always like this - the air is already different, as if summer is exhaling. Our family also bakes pies with cabbage; my wife makes it every year according to her grandmother’s recipe. I will pray with you for Dmitry.

Ana Munteanu

Yes, July 25 after St. Elijah really falls well, it's a day of grace. The ordination will be at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Sibiu, I saw the poster in the chapel. What ordination did you attend then in July, also here?

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ქეთევან კაპანაძე

Maya, such a move suits Elijah really well today. Dimitris is now working as an electrician in Telavi, but I wonder what you would advise him, what books or prayers to read in these months?

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ნიკოლოზ გელაშვილი

Yes, Nana, Telavi's electrical service is really getting used to accuracy. I would advise him to read the "Apostolic Decrees" and the "Explanation of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom" before ordination, because it shows very specifically what it means to be a deacon. What do you think, a small catechism of the "divine liturgy" would be enough at first?

Екатерина Попова

Thank you, Peter, my fish are more lively after Ilyin’s day. And I go to the Holy Trinity Church on Shartash, where the priest is familiar and the place is calm. What do you usually wear?

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მაია ლომიძე

Yes, Vakhtang, working as an electrician in Telavi is useful, but before ordination, it would be good if he would read at least one or two chapters from devotional books at home in the evenings. How do you find time after work?

Марина Богданова

Roman, thanks for the clarification about the weather after Ilyin’s day - here in Yekaterinburg, too, at this time it is often quiet and without rain. Do you yourself go fishing in the Moscow region or more along Moscow rivers?

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მარიამ მამულაშვილი

Maya, I completely agree with you that reading devotional books in the evenings is very important. Dimitri's father has very little time due to his work in the electrical service in Telavi, but as I remember, he has been devoting his evenings to the "words" of St. John Chrysostom for several years now. What book are you reading at this time?

Марина Андреева

Thank you, Ekaterina. After Ilyin’s day, the crucian carp also did well for me, especially for maggots. And I went to Holy Trinity on Shartash a couple of times, it’s really quiet there. Father, your father is Sergius, right?

Marius Florea

Yes, July 25 after Saint Elijah is a suitable day, especially since it is also the patron saint of the cathedral. I was at the ordination of deacon Ionuț, also in Sibiu, but in 2019, not in July. Have you been to any ordinations there since then?

Daniela Florea

Yes, July 25th after St. Elias fits well with the cathedral's patron saint. I haven't been to any ordination in Sibiu since Ionuț's, but I remember that it was a long and full service. What did you feel when you saw Ionuț in front of the altar?

Petru Barbu

Yes, July 25th after Saint Elias fits well, especially with the patron saint of the cathedral. I was also at the ordination of deacon Ionuț in 2019, I remember how the choir sang when entering the altar. What do you think, do you think a lot of people will come this time?

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ქეთევან კვარაცხელია

Yes, Nicholas, "Apostolic Decrees" is a really good choice, because it is directly written about the duties of a deacon. I think that the small catechism of the "Divine Liturgy" is only enough for the beginning, then one should also read the definition of Okropiri in order to touch the heart of the matter. What do you think are the easiest books to find in Telavi now?

Анастасия Кузнецова

Thank you, Marina, in Yaroslavl, after Ilyin’s day, the weather is also usually dry, convenient for hiking. I myself prefer to walk along forest paths rather than go fishing. Do you often go out into nature in Yekaterinburg or do you spend more time in the city?

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მაია კაპანაძე

Maria, it is true that Dimitri's father has spent his days in Telavi's electrical service, but the fact that St. John Chrysostom reads the "words" is a good example. I mostly go back to Spirit Guide at this point, short and quiet. What do you read in the evening?

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ნანა კვარაცხელია

Maya, it is true that the words of St. John the Chrysostom will sink into your heart very easily. In the evening, I often read "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God" before I close my eyes. Which chapter in "Soul Guide" do you like the most?

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მაია ჩხეიძე

Maya, it is true that Dimitri's father has a tight schedule in the electrical service, but he still finds Okropiri's words. In the evening, I mostly read the second chapter of the "Soul's Guide", which talks about patience. Which author's books do you read when you finish your homework?

Владимир Петров

Thank you, Anastasia. Here in Nizhny, after Ilyin’s day, it’s also often dry, good for forest walks. I just go fishing, but my wife walks more on the trails, like you. What are your favorite places in the forest in Yaroslavl?