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Martyrdom in the Diaconate

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At this time of year, many of us are celebrating ordination anniversaries, and this got me thinking about the ordination rite of the deacon in the Byzantine rite. While there are many different symbols and prayers that we could spend a long time meditating on through this passage, there are three prayers that stand out Read More
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Deacon Vincent of Saragossa

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Just like they do today, deacons during the third century preached the word of God, but, for one Spaniard back then, proclaiming God’s Gospel truths led to a heroic witness of faith — and his torture and death. Deacon Vincent of Saragossa was born in the third century in Huesca, Spain, near Saragossa, which is Read More
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The Deacon as Companion

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Of the many beautiful celebrations throughout the liturgical year, one that has always captured my imagination is the occasional feast day of a saint along with his or her “companions.” For example, one of my sons was baptized on the memorial of St. Denis and Companions (Oct. 9). Typically on such feast days, the “headliner” Read More