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Priest Ordination - La Vergne, TN

March 23, 2025

COLLEYVILLE, TX. March 23, 2025 -- On Sunday, March 23, 2025, the diocese was blessed with the ordination of Fr. Nopher Eliass for the Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in La Vergne, TN as H.E. Metropolitan Youssef performed the "laying of the hands" with the presence of H.G. Bishop Basil. This blessed event was attended by some of the Diocese priests, visiting priests and laymen, and the Nashville community. We pray that the Lord will grant Fr. Nopher wisdom, love, and peace as he begins his new service.

"The work of the priesthood is done on earth, but it is ranked among heavenly ordinances. And this is only right, for no man, no angel, no archangel, no other created power, but the Paraclete Himself ordained this succession, and persuaded men, while still remaining in the flesh to represent the ministry of angels."
- St. John Chrysostom, On the Priesthood