2022 April Diaconate Ordination Br Patrick Tukidia
Provincial and Brother Patrick before mass
Provincial Superior Very Rev. Lane Akiona ss.cc. and Br. Patrick Tukidia, ss.cc. prior to the ordinaition mass
Election of Br. Patrick
Br Patrick is elected for ordination by bishop da Cunha and presented to the congregation.
Br. Patrick promises obedience
Br. Patrick kneels before the bishop, placing his hands within those of the bishop.
Prostration of Br. Patrick
Br. Patrick prostrates himself as the congregation prays the Litany of the Saints on his behalf.
Prostration of Br. Patrick - closeup
Br. Patrick prostrates himself as the congregation prays the Litany of the Saints on his behalf.
Laying on of Hands
The bishop lays his hands on the head of Br. Patrick conferring the Holy Spirit.
Vestments
Stole and dalmatic for Br. Patrick's investiture
Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic
Fr. Esitio Niuliki, ss.cc. helps Deacon Patrick with vesting
Presentation of the book of the Gospels
With the reception of the Book of the Gospels, Deacon Patrick is instructed to believe, teach and practice the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Presentation of the Gifts
Bishop Edgar da Cunha receives the gifts from lay faithful
Preparation of the Altar
Newly ordained Deacon Patrick prepares the altar for the eucharistic celebration
Doxology concluding Eucharistic Prayer
Deacon Patrick elevates the chalice a the concluding doxology
Deacon Patrick with two members of the Provincial Government
Newly ordained Deacon Patrick Tukidia, ss.cc. poses with Provincial Superior Very Rev. Lane Akiona, ss.cc. and Provincial Counselor Rev. Stephen Banjare, ss.cc.
