Tag: Anglican Church of Tanzania

(Pawleys Island, SC) – On a significant and joyful occasion at The Abbey at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Bishop Jack Lumanog assisted in the ordination of Ross Lindsay to the Sacred Order of Priests. The ordination was presided by Bishop Michael Hafidh of the Anglican Church in Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar, with Bishop Lumanog assisting in leading worship.

Ross Lindsay, is a respected attorney in South Carolina and canon lawyer and was a long time advisor to the late Bishop Chuck Murphy, who founded and led the Anglican Mission in America (AMIA), of which Bishop Lumanog was a part since the early days of AMIA. Father Lindsay’s ordination is a culmination of many years of study, discernment and service to the local church at All Saints Church in Pawleys Island, SC and the global movement of Anglican renewal.

The ceremony began with an atmosphere of reverence and expectation, as clergy, family, and friends gathered to witness this momentous event. Bishop Lumanog, a seasoned leader in the Anglican Church and known for his liturgical and pastoral gifts, took on the responsibility of leading worship by chanting the Litany for Ordinations. Bishop Lumanog’s voice and those of the congregation in response reverberated through the modern abbey, setting a solemn and sacred tone for the ordination service. The Litany for Ordinations is a central part of the rite, invoking God’s grace and blessing upon the ordinand as he or she prepares to dedicate their life to the priesthood.

Bishop Michael Hafidh, with his international presence and authority with The Anglican Union, presided over the ordination, symbolizing the unity and catholicity of the global Anglican Communion. Alongside Bishop Kevin Donlon, who now serves as Prefect of The Anglican Union, Bishop Jack Lumanog stood with the gathered priests to lay hands on Ross Lindsay, a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s empowerment for his priestly ministry. The ancient act of laying on of hands, uniting bishops and priests alike, reflected the continuity of apostolic succession and the passing of sacred authority in the Church.

The moment Father Ross Lindsay was ordained was met with joy, as the congregation affirmed his calling to serve the Church as a priest. The rite culminated in the celebration of Holy Communion, with the newly ordained Father Lindsay concelebrating with Bishop Hafidh, Bishop Donlon, Bishop Lumanog and the other clergy present. Together, they offered the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, a powerful sign of unity, service, and shared faith.

This occasion marked not only the beginning of Father Lindsay’s priestly ministry but also a deeper connection between the Diocese of Zanzibar and The Anglican Union.

Bishop Lumanog’s role in this ordination, alongside his Tanzanian and American counterparts, emphasized his longstanding relationships within the global Anglican Communion and his desire to strengthen the ministry of clergy and congregations across the world.

The event was a testament to the richness of Anglican worship, the beauty of its liturgical tradition, and the enduring call to serve God’s people.

With the celebration of new ministry of Father Ross Lindsay, together with the presence of Bishop Michael Hafidh and Bishop Kevin Donlon, in the modern and sacred space of The Abbey at Pawley’s Island, the presence of the Holy Spirit was evident and the local church was reminded of her mission to proclaim the Gospel and serve in Christ’s name!