39 new clergy have joined churches across the Diocese of London following their ordination to the office of Deacon this weekend.   

The office of Deacon is often a step on the path towards priesthood and follows two to three years of training. The new Deacons will serve their ministry across 33 churches throughout the Diocese of London, serving their local communities by leading them in worship, teaching and pastoral work. After a period of around a year, a Deacon is often ordained to the priesthood.  

The Bishop of London, the Right Revd Dame Sarah Mullaly, said: 

“It is a great blessing to be able to welcome these 39 new members of the clergy to our city. I pray that each of them finds this next chapter in their ministry as fulfilling as I did, during my years as a deacon, and thanks be to God for calling upon each of them to serve those who call London their home.”