Tuesday August 31, 2004 
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Tuesday August 31, 2004 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. And the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:1-7 God-willing and with the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, on September 14, 2004 (the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, the altar feast of his parish), my godfather Frank (Photios) Dickos will be ordained deacon. I've got him beat, in that regard, by just under 20 years. He's got me beat, in every other regard well-pleasing to God: for "many who are first will be last, and the last first." (Matthew 19:30) AXIOS - He is worthy! (2004-08-31 20:55:33.0) Permalink Check the archives for entries dating back to the dawn of recorded history (June 14, 2004). |
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