Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Priest Ordination -Lubbock, TX

March 3, 2019

COLLEYVILLE, TX. March 3, 2019 -- On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the diocese was blessed with the ordination of Fr. Nicholas Wassef for the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Lubbock, TX as H.G. Bishop Youssef performed the "laying of the hands" with the presence of H.G. Bishop Metias and H.G. Bishop Gregory. This blessed event was attended by some of the Diocese priests, visiting laymen, and the Lubbock community. We pray that the Lord will grant Fr. Nicholas 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