On Saturday, 3rd June 2023, Alexander Gaman was ordained to Holy Diaconate at the Church of St Mary Magdalene Hastings.
His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas celebrated the Divine Liturgy. Among those concelebrating was the Very Revd Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, Chancellor, Rev. Protopresbyter Iulian Petri Tohanenan, Oeconomos Hierotheos Georgiou, Priest-in-charge, and Archdeacon Dr Georgios Tsourous.
Following the ordination, a lunch was held, providing a warm and congenial setting where Archbishop Nikitas could interact and converse with the parishioners. This marked the finale of a truly memorable day, resounding with joy and hospitality, and signifying a significant milestone in the life of the Church.