Canberra deacon Fr Platon Derlis is to be ordained this Sunday 14 April at the St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Kingston.
Well known in the Greek Orthodox community of Canberra, Fr Derlis will be ordained by Bishop of Appolonia Seraphim during the Sunday Mass.
A rare occasion for the small Orthodox community in Canberra, the event is set to coincide with Easter liturgies.
Fr Platon has served for many years as the arch cantor at St Demetrios Orthodox Parish Church in neighbouring Queanbeyan.
All denominations are welcome to attend mass and see Fr Derlis be ordained.