On Saturday, 16th July 2022, Symeon Mene was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the Cathedral of Divine Wisdom in Bayswater, London.
Archbishop Nikitas presided over Matins and concelebrated the Divine Liturgy along with His Grace Bishop Raphael of Ilion.
Among those concelebrating were Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, Director of the Office of the Archbishop, Oeconomos Kristian Akselberg, Archdeacon Dr. Georgios Tsourous, and the Deacons Panteleimon Maxfield, Konstantinos Mamouris and Kenneth Parker.
The truly joyous day concluded with a hospitable reception honoring the wonderful event in the life of the Church.