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Abbot Dismas asks Bishop Schlarman to ordain Bro. Robert, our brother, for service as deacon.
The Abbot testifies that Bro. Robert has been found worthy..
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The Bishop asks Bro. Robert if he is resolved to shape his way of life always according to the example of Christ, whose body and blood you will
give to the people?
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The promise of obedience.
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By prayer and the laying on of hands the apostles entrusted to those chosen men the ministry of serving at tables.
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Lord God, hear our petitions and give your help to this act of our ministry. We judge this man worthy to serve as deacon and we ask you to
bless him and make him holy..
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The investiture with stole and dalmatic.
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Lord, look with favor on this servant of yours, whom we now dedicate to the office of deacon, to minister at your holy altar.
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l-r: Bro. Austin, Bro. Robert, Bishop Schlarman, Deacon Thomas [Marmion Abbey]
Bob with his parents and one of his four brothers.
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