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Form 6: Application for Ordination to the Diaconate

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Application for Ordination to the Diaconate

To: The Standing Committee of The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes

I,

a Candidate in Good Standing of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, respectfully apply for ordination to the Diaconate.

Date of Birth

Date of written acceptance of Nomination by Nominee:

At least 18 months must transpire from this date to ordination to diaconate or priesthood. This does not apply to ordination to the transitional diaconate.

Date admitted to Postulancy:

Date admitted to Candidacy:

Signature

Today's Date

Your Information

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First Name

Your Email Address

Last Name

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