Application for Admission into the Minor Orders (Reader / Subdeacon)

Processes

Application for Admission into the Minor Orders (Reader / Subdeacon)

Note: In the Orthodox Church, admission into the minor orders (Reader, Taperbearer, Subdeacon) is conferred by the diocesan bishop, ordinarily within the parish where the candidate is a communicant member. These orders are parish-specific ministries, undertaken in humility and obedience for the upbuilding of the local Church.

Full Name:

Baptismal Name (if different from legal name):

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Email:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Citizenship:

Sacramental Life

Date of Baptism:

Date of Chrismation (if not at Baptism):

Parish/City:

Parish of Membership:

Parish Priest:

Marital/Family Status

If married, Date of Marriage:

Place of Marriage

Spouse's Full Maiden Name:

Children (names and years of birth):

Education / Occupation

Highest Level of Education:

Current Occupation/Employer:

Languages (esp. liturgical):

English Slavonic Greek Other

Other:

Parish Endorsement

This application must be accompanied by:

A letter of recommendation from the parish rector.
A brief statement from the parish council/leadership supporting the candidate's suitability.

Candidate's Statement

Please provide a short written statement (one page maximum) describing:

Your sense of calling to the ministry of Reader/Subdeacon.
Your understanding of the responsibilities of this office within your parish.
Your commitment to obedience, humility, and the spiritual life of the Church.

Enter your statement here (one page maximum)

References

Provide names and contact information for two practicing Orthodox Christians who can testify to your character and life in the Church (in addition to your parish priest).

Reference 1:

Full Name:

Phone:

Email:

Parish:

Reference 2:

Full Name:

Phone:

Email:

Parish:

Required Documentation

Attach the following:

Copy of Baptismal certificate (and Chrismation, if separate).
Marriage certificate (if applicable).
Wife's Baptismal certificate (if married).
Letter of parish membership (from rector).

Important:

Before clicking Submit, please make sure all required documents are attached together in a single ZIP file. If you experience any difficulty uploading your file, please contact your parish priest for assistance before submitting your application.

Attach (Zip file):

Candidate's Oath

I affirm that the information above is true and correct, and that I desire to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Church in the office of Reader/Subdeacon with humility, obedience, and faithfulness, subject to the blessing and authority of my bishop.

Signature:

Processes

Application for Admission into the Minor Orders (Reader / Subdeacon)

Sacramental Life

Marital/Family Status

Education / Occupation

Parish Endorsement

Candidate's Statement

References

Required Documentation

Important:

Candidate's Oath

Contact Information

Office Location

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