Nomination for a Second Priest To Serve at St. Basil’s!

As we presented last Sunday after the liturgy, it’s with great joy that we announce that Anthony Zaki is a candidate for the priesthood to serve at St. Basil’s Church!

Anthony, along with his wife Jasmin, has been serving faithfully at St. Basil’s for over a year and are locals to San Diego. They’ve been deeply involved in many services at the church including both youth and adult ministries. They’ve shown dedication, humility, and genuine love for the people of the church, especially our youth.

The congregation is asked to provide feedback in two ways:

• If you agree with the nomination, please sign the petition after the liturgy this coming Sunday (if you haven’t already) recommending Anthony to His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion for his approval. If you did not come last Sunday, and will not be there this coming Sunday, reach out to Fr. Michael and he can provide you a link to an online petition.

• If you have concerns, please reach out to Fr. Michael Maximous or to His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion directly.

Please approach this moment with prayer, discernment, and a spirit of unity and love.

Also, please keep Anthony and Jasmin in your prayers during this time and be sensitive to the great sacrifice they are willing to make for Christ and His Church.

May our Ever-Victorious Lord Jesus Christ guide them and guide His Church according to His perfect will and to the glory of His Name!