Address of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Ordination of Alexander Gratsias to the Diaconate

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I am very moved by your decision to present yourself for ordination into the ranks of the clergy, especially because of your family history. Today, we welcome you in the first step, the Holy Diaconate. And in two weeks, we shall ordain you as a Presbyter at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center.