Episcopal Consecration of Fr Ashley R. Deutschmann

Name: Episcopal Consecration of Fr Ashley R. Deutschmann
Start: 2026-05-24T11:00:00+03:00
Location: НЧ "Св. Цар Борис I - 1909" с.Бистрица

Schedule

Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+03:00

Location

НЧ "Св. Цар Борис I - 1909" с.Бистрица | Sofia, SF

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭
The Apostolic Old Catholic Mission (AOCM) cordially invites you to the Episcopal Consecration of our Rector, Fr Ashley R. Deutschmann, on the Feast of Pentecost.
This holy day, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church, provides a fitting and joyful occasion to witness the continuation of apostolic ministry through the laying on of hands.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐲
On Sunday, 24 May 2026, at 11:00 am, we shall gather for this solemn liturgy at the Cultural Centre “Sv. Tsar Boris I – 1909”, Bistritsa, Bulgaria.
The liturgy will be presided over by His Grace, Archbishop Ronald Saunders of the Apostolic Catholic Church, who is expected to serve as Principal Consecrator. H.E. Archbishop of Serdica, Svetoslav Vassileff, of the Bulgarian Old Catholic Church, is also expected to participate.
We also hope to welcome Presiding Bishop Dylan Littlefield of the Old Catholic Union of the West, Abbot and Presiding Bishop Seamus Mac of the Episcopal Catholic Church, and Abbot Bishop Martins Burrekoven-Kalve of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church, Order of St Francis and St Clare, together with other bishops and clergy whose attendance remains subject to final confirmation.
One of the great joys of this occasion is the fellowship it reflects: bishops and clergy from different traditions, coming together in prayer, charity, and shared apostolic faith.
Together with the prayers of the faithful, Fr Ashley will be commended to this sacred office in service to Christ and His Church.
Although the consecration takes place on Pentecost, the 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒄𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆 for those bishops and clergy participating.
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Once the solemnities are concluded, please do stay and celebrate with us. Tea, coffee, and a selection of light refreshments will be served, including some traditional Bulgarian favourites and other treats, as we share in the joy of the day together.
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 “𝐒𝐯. 𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐈 – 𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟗”
We are honoured to hold this service in a place bearing the name of Saint Tsar Boris I, remembered as the Baptiser of Bulgaria and honoured as Equal-to-the-Apostles. It is a fitting setting for this sacred and historic occasion in the life of our Mission.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Pentecost Sunday, 24 May 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11:00 am
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Cultural Centre “Sv. Tsar Boris I – 1909”
𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: ul. “Shopsko Horo” 1, 1444 Bistritsa, Bulgaria
𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Guests and local neighbours may use the published map link for directions to the venue.
All are warmly welcome. Please do share this notice with others who may wish to join us for this solemn and joyful occasion.
We ask your continued prayers for Fr Ashley as he prepares for this sacred trust.
"𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑢𝑝𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒: 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑆𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑇ℎ𝑦 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑛!" Isa. 52:7 (CPDV)