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Photographs of the Ordination of Hieromonk Peter

Archbishop Gregory blessing the people at the beginning of the service.
Archbishop Gregory blessing the people at the beginning of the service.

Archimandrite George and Father Peter bow before the holy altar, while the chorus chants 'O Holy Martyrs.'
Archimandrite George and Father Peter bow before the holy altar, while the chorus chants "O Holy Martyrs."

Father Peter prostrates before the holy altar, then kisses Archbishop Gregory's palitsa and hand.
Father Peter prostrates before the holy altar, then kisses Archbishop Gregory's palitsa and hand.

Archimandrite George leads Father Peter around the altar three times, kissing each corner of the altar.
Archimandrite George leads Father Peter around the altar three times, kissing each corner of the altar.

Archbishop Gregory reading the ordination prayers over Father Peter.
Archbishop Gregory reading the ordination prayers over Father Peter.

Another view of Archbishop Gregory reading the ordination prayers over Father Peter.
Another view of Archbishop Gregory reading the ordination prayers over Father Peter.

Archbishop Gregory presenting Father Peter with an Epitrachilion.
Archbishop Gregory presenting Father Peter with an Epitrachilion.

Archbishop Gregory presenting Father Peter with a Zone.
Archbishop Gregory presenting Father Peter with a Zone.

Archbishop Gregory showing the Phelonion to the people before presenting it to Father Peter.
Archbishop Gregory showing the Phelonion to the people before presenting it to Father Peter.

Archbishop Gregory and Hieromonk Peter exchanging the Kiss of Peace.
Archbishop Gregory and Hieromonk Peter exchanging the Kiss of Peace.

Archimandrite George and Hieromonk Peter fan the holy gifts while Archbishop Gregory prays.
Archimandrite George and Hieromonk Peter fan the holy gifts while Archbishop Gregory prays.

The clergy - Reader John, Hieromonk Peter, Archbishop Gregory, Archimandrite George, and Subdeacon John.
The clergy - Reader John, Hieromonk Peter, Archbishop Gregory, Archimandrite George, and Subdeacon John.

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