The Venerable Mark Derry was collated Archdeacon in the Gulf in a service led by Bishop Sean at the Church of the Epiphany in Doha on Friday.
The service included the Sacrament of Confirmation, with 18 members of the English-language congregation of Epiphany confirmed.
In a second glorious confirmation service for members of the Tamil-language congregation, Bishop Sean confirmed 11.
Archdeacon Mark continues to serve as Senior Priest at the Church of the Epiphany.
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