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    Psaltos (Chanter)

    The first deacon rank in the Coptic Church is that of the Chanters. Young deacons are encouraged to master these hymns as part of their preparation for ordination. To learn more about this foundational rank.

    MANDATORY HYMNS:

    1 – Offering Response: Alleluia Fai Pe Pi

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMd4Y3Ridk

    2- Annual Gospel Response (Coptic) : O’ooniato

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_-4dCVG7E

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    Aghnostos (Reader)

    This is the second deacon rank in the Coptic Church.

    Requirements are to complete the online servants preparation certification modules found in the link below.

    More information can be found here: https://coptic.education/deacons

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    Sub- Deacon

    This is the third deacon rank in the Coptic Church. Click on learn more about this rank.

    Upon recommendation from the Father of Confession, the one nominated for this rank should pass a written exam based on the book by Fr Tadros Y. Malaty, Christ in the Eucharist, and an oral exam on serving the altar.

    More Information Can be found here: https://coptic.education/subdeacons

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