With the blessing of His Grace, Bishop +Michael, a newly established Diaconal Formation program for the diocese will be inaugurated on September 11, 2010.  The Diaconal Formation program will be conducted in collaboration with Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.  All classes and instruction will take place at the Endicott Campus.  To date, nine (9) candidates for entry into the program have been endorsed by their respective parish rectors.  A formal “kick-off” retreat for all approved students will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Endicott NY.

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