Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Priest Ordination - Tulsa, OK

November 14, 2021

COLLEYVILLE, TX. November 14, 2021 -- On Sunday, November 14, 2021, the diocese was blessed with the ordination of Fr. Barsoum Eskander for the St. Peter & St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Tulsa, OK as H.G. Bishop Youssef performed the "laying of the hands" with the presence of H.G. Bishop Basil and H.G. Bishop Gregory. This blessed event was attended by some of the Diocese priests, visiting laymen, and the Tulsa community. We pray that the Lord will grant Fr. Barsoum wisdom, love, and peace as he begins his new service.

"The work of the priesthood is done on earth, but it is ranked among heavenly ordinances. And this is only right, for no man, no angel, no archangel, no other created power, but the Paraclete Himself ordained this succession, and persuaded men, while still remaining in the flesh to represent the ministry of angels."
- St. John Chrysostom, On the Priesthood