On February 13, 2021, another ordination of a presbyter took place in Paris. This strengthened the vicariate of Orthodox parishes of the Russian tradition as part of the metropolis of the Church of Constantinople, informs orthodoxtimes.
Deacon Pierre Rebinder was ordained a presbyter by the head of the metropolis of Phanar, metropolitan Emmanuel, in the Cathedral of the Holy Apostle Matthew. He will serve in this parish.
On January 24, 2021, metropolitan Emmanuel (Adamakis) of Gaul performed the presbyter ordination of deacon Ivan Birr at St. Stephen’s Cathedral.