Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests

Gary Allman Three-minute read. Resources

Newly ordained Fr. Ryan Wiksell and family – the Rev. Ryan Wiksell, Christina Wiksell and the ‘Wiksell twins’ Anya and Asher. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Image credit: Gary Allman

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Ryan David Wiksell was ordained into the Sacred Order of Priests by the Rt. Rev. Martin Scott Field, eighth bishop of West Missouri (resigned), at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. You can watch a recording of the service here (100 minutes).

Preparations

Rehearsal

The Presentation

The presentation – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Lessons, Psalm, and Gospel

Sermon, Examination

The Consecration of the Priest

Vesting

High five for a job well done – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

The ‘Official’ Pictures

Fr Ryan and the assembled clergy – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr. Ryan and Bishop Marty. -Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr. Ryan and Seminary classmate. – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr. Ryan and Dean Andy – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr Ryan, Fr. Jonathan and Ann Frazier – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Rev. Ryan Wiksell and Christina Wiksell – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Mircea Sauciuc, Fr. Ryan, Christina Wiksell, and Dr. Lisa-Marie Wright – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Rev. Dr. Lon Wiksell, Fr. Ryan, Christina Wiksell, Fran Wiksell – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Rev. Ryan David Wiksell – Ordination of Ryan David Wiksell to the Sacred Order of Priests at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri. October 2, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman

Gary Allman was the Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri from March 2014 through June 2023.

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