Chrism Mass and Reaffirmation of Vows
Bishops and clergy will gather during Holy Week to celebrate the ancient tradition of the reaffirmation of vows. Bishop Stevenson asks all clergy to plan to attend one of the services which will be held in five locations across the Diocese (locations listed below).
- Clergy are invited to vest. The color of the day is red.
- Lunch will be provided. Please stay after the service for this time of fellowship with your colleagues in Christ.
- Oil of Chrism, as well as Oil for the Anointing of the Sick, will be blessed and available for clergy to take back to their respective parishes.
All services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations:
All Saints, Sharon Chapel
3421 Franconia Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-4808
The Rev. Sarah Colvin, Priest-in-Charge
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
1719 N. 22nd Street,
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 643-2686
The Rev. Bill Queen, Vicar
Leeds Episcopal Church
4346 Leeds Manor Rd,
Markham, VA 22643
(540) 364-2849
The Rev. Angela Lerena, Rector
Wicomico Parish Church
5191 Jessie Ball DuPont Memorial Hwy,
Wicomico Church, VA 22579
(804) 580-6445
The Rev. William Stafford-Whittaker, Rector
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
660 South Main Street,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-2357
The Rev. David Rose, Rector
When you register, you will provide your name, church, and location (or if retired), and whether you will stay for lunch including any diet restrictions (note if vegetarian). In order for us to arrange for catering and to be good stewards, please register in advance by Friday, March 28, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact Canon d’Rue Hazel, dhazel@episcopalvirginia.org.