With great joy and gratitude to God, we invite the faithful to attend the ordination of Subdeacon Christopher Chiu to the Holy Diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit.

The ordination will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Michael Kwiatkowski, JCD, Bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Eastern Catholic Church Richmond
8700 Railway Avenue, Richmond, BC

This sacred moment in the life of the Church is a beautiful witness of faith, vocation, and service to God’s people. We invite clergy, parishioners, family, and friends to join in prayer for Subdeacon Christopher as he begins his ministry as a deacon in Christ’s Church.

A reception will follow the Divine Liturgy and ordination service.

Please keep Subdeacon Christopher in your prayers as he prepares for this important step in his vocation and ministry.