Fr Savvas Tonsured to Great Schema & Ordained a Priest

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On Thursday, December 21, 2007 (January 3, 2008), Father Savvas of Holy Ascension Monastery was tonsured to the Great Schema by His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos in the presence of the brotherhood and honored guests.

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On December 25, 2007 (January 7, 2008), Fr Savvas of Holy Ascension Monastery was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos at the Cathedral of Saint Markella in the presence of his brother monks, fellow clergy, family, and the parishioners and guests. He is presently learning the Divine Liturgy under the tutelage of Fr Philotheos at the Holy Ascension Monastery. Axios!

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