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Jubilee anniversaries celebrated at Blessing of Oils service

The annual Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Ordination Vows took place on March 31 at St. James Cathedral. At the service, Archbishop Johnson honoured those clergy celebrating a Jubilee Anniversary of Ordination in 2014. Photos by Michael Hudson.

Archbishop Colin Johnson
Archbishop Colin Johnson delivers the sermon at the service.
The Very Rev. S. Duncan Abraham and the Rev. Canon Walter Dyer receive Diamond Jubilee stoles.
The Rev. Canon Walter Dyer and the Very Rev. S. Duncan Abraham receive Diamond Jubilee stoles. The Rev. Richard Johns, not in attendance, also celebrated his Diamond Jubliee.
Clergy receive their Golden Jubilee stoles from the Archbishop.
Clergy celebrating their 50th anniversary of ordination receive Golden Jubilee stoles.
Clergy receive their Silver Jubilee stoles from Archbishop Johnson.
Clergy celebrate their Silver Jubilee with Archbishop Johnson and the area bishops.
Clergy and other guests join in worship.
Clergy and other guests join in worship.
The Rev. Philip J. Der from St. Christopher receives consecrated oils.
The Rev. Philip J. Der of St. Christopher receives consecrated oils.