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Deacon

‘Deacon’ comes the Greek word for ‘servant’. Deacons in the Church in Wales have special roles within worship such as proclaiming the gospel. Traditionally, deacons have had responsibility for social care. Deacons often go on to be ordained priest.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

Home News Ordinations to take place at Brecon Cathedral this weekend

Ordinations to take place at Brecon Cathedral this weekend

Diocesan news Posted: 25 June 2021

Ordinations will be held at Brecon Cathedral this weekend.

Eight priests and three deacons will be ordained and, although the 2pm services are ticket-only, they will be broadcast here.

To be ordained Priest on Saturday (June 26) are:

Lisa Morgan Stip (Glan Ithon & West Radnor MA)

Jim Page Stip. (Llansamlet)

Sue Northcott NSM (L) (Pontardawe)

Annabelle Elletson NSM (L) (Llanbedr & St Catwg MA)

Jon Howard NSM (L) (Tawe Uchaf MA)

Sue Waite NSM (L) (Three Cliffs & Gower MA)

Biddy Wigley NSM (L) (Llwynderw)

Lucy McKeown NSM (L) (Glan Ithon & West Radnor MA)

To be ordained Deacon on Sunday (June 27) are:

Sarah Margaret Harris Stip. (Central Swansea MA)

Anna Felicity Rose Bessant Stip (Brecon)

Carol Mary Jones NSM (L) (Irfon Valley)