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Ordination of an Elder in Londontranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Holy Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Archangel Michael, in Golders Green, London, the Most Reverend Bishop of Melitini, Mr. Maximos, presided over the Divine Liturgy. In the holy altar, flanking the preeminent High Priest, the Priestly Head of the First Church, His Holiness Archimandrite Mr. Vissarion Kokliotis, His Holiness Archimandrite Mr. Theofanis Petrou, the Reverend Elder Mr. Dimitrios Mislis, as well as His Holiness the Deacons Mr. Daniel, officiated Johnson and Mr. David Johnson. During the Eucharistic Assembly, His Holiness performed the Elder Ordination of the reverend deacon Mr. David Johnson, introducing the new cleric to the second degree of the priesthood.

Addressing the newly ordained cleric, His Holiness Bishop Mr. Maximos addressed paternal admonitions, exhorting him to minister to the flock by always bearing in his heart simplicity, the smile of kindness, the unfeigned love for all people. Examining the course of human life through time, the High Priest underlined the futility of worldly dependencies, recalling that earthly life...

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Sophia Turner

Nice to see David Johnson ordained to the priesthood — I remember him serving as deacon at that same cathedral last time we visited London. The bishop’s words about keeping simplicity and a kind smile in your heart really struck me; that’s the kind of quiet reminder every new priest needs. God grant him many years!

Елена Илиевска

Да, убаво е што го ракоположија Дејвид Џонсон за презвитер. Го паметам како ѓакон служеше мирно и со насмевка, токму како што му рече владиката. Да му даде Господ сила да ја чува таа простота и љубов кон сите, особено сега кога ќе почне да служи литургија во Лондон.

Mark Johnson

Yes, it was good to see David Johnson take that step — I remember him as a deacon there too, always steady at the altar. The bishop’s mention of a kind smile and simplicity stayed with me as well; those are the things that actually help in parish life. God grant him many years.

Paul Johnson

Yes, David always struck me as the quiet, reliable sort at the altar. That line about keeping a kind smile and simplicity really hit home — those are the things that keep a parish running without drama. God grant him many years too.

Hannah Collins

Yes, I’ve seen that same quiet steadiness in David over the years serving as deacon. The bishop’s words about simplicity and a genuine smile really do matter in day-to-day parish life, especially when things get busy. God grant him many years.