Archbishop Enrique Benavent ordained three deacons at the Major Seminary of Moncada

Archbishop Enrique Benavent presided over the ordination of three seminarians at the La Inmaculada Major Seminary in Moncada. The new deacons are David Sanchis Cano, Leandro Zamora Encinas, and Schadrack Igirukwishaka.

During the liturgy, the men promised obedience to the Archbishop and his successors, committed to prayer, and made a promise of celibacy. The Archbishop imposed hands on the candidates, who were vested with stoles and dalmatics and received the book.

As deacons, these men may now preach the Word of God, preside over the sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony, and lead funeral services without the Eucharist. This ordination serves as the step preceding priestly ordination.