On 18th March, 2021, Kristu Jyoti College, the Salesian Theological College in Bangalore witnessed the ordination of 21 Deacons by His Grace Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore. Bro. Balthasar Anbarasan, Bro. Duraisamy Jerome Sudeep, Bro. Kujur Sanjit and Bro. Minj Abhay of New Delhi Province were also conferred Diaconate on the same occasion. Fr. Jose Koyikal, Salesian Provincial of Sacred Heart Province, Bangalore graced the occasion with his presence.
The Rite of Ordination began after the proclamation of the Gospel and the homily preached by the Archbishop Rev. Dr. Peter Machado. The candidates to Diaconate made solemn promises to serve the Church. The community including the Staff and students of Kristu Jyoti College, relatives and friends of the candidates prayed for the candidates using the Litany of the Saints. After the laying on of hands and the prayer of ordination by the Archbishop, the newly ordained were vested with stole and dalmatic. The newly ordained shared a sign of peace with the Archbishop and Fr. Jose Koyikal, the Provincial of Bangalore.
The Salesian Province of New Delhi congratulates the Deacons and prays that they may grow in faith, hope and love. May their hearts overflow with compassion, understanding and generosity. We pray that the Lord may give them perseverance and be their constant companion as they prepare to serve in the Lord’s vineyard with faithfulness.
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB