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Melanie Houston is ordained OLM deacon

Bishop David ordained Melanie Houston for local ministry in the parish of Ardkeen at a service in Christ Church on Monday 9 June 2025. The preacher was the Archdeacon of Down, The Ven Jim Cheshire.

  • Bishop David and Melanie Houston
    Bishop David and Melanie Houston
  • Melanie with Canon Gill Withers (Area Dean) and Revd Adrian Green (Vicar of Ballywalter)
    Melanie with Canon Gill Withers (Area Dean) and Revd Adrian Green (Vicar of Ballywalter)
  • Melanie with her husband Russell
    Melanie with her husband Russell
  • Archdeacon Jim, Melanie Houston and Archdeacon Mark
    Archdeacon Jim, Melanie Houston and Archdeacon Mark
  • Melanie with her sponsors Revd James Cunningham and Revd Stephen McWhirter
    Melanie with her sponsors Revd James Cunningham and Revd Stephen McWhirter
  • Bishop David opens the service
    Bishop David opens the service
  • Russell gives the first reading
    Russell gives the first reading
  • Zoe Adair reads
    Zoe Adair reads
  • Archdeacon Jim gives the address
    Archdeacon Jim gives the address
  • Melanie is presented with a Bible
    Melanie is presented with a Bible
  • Bishop David prays over Melanie
    Bishop David prays over Melanie
  • Applause for the new deacon!
    Applause for the new deacon!
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