We were blessed by the visit of H.G. Bishop Makar to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on October 15, 2017. During the Liturgy, we rejoiced in the ordination of Deacon Maurice Barsoum (Emad Barsoum) as a consecrated Deacon to serve the congregation of SMSV. His Grace also ordained a Singer, a Reader and several Sub-deacons. We are thankful for these ordinations which will expand the pastoral ministry of the church and extend God’s love and care to every person.