ORDINATIONS took place last Sunday for priests and deacons in the Diocese of Exeter, including those who will be serving at Whitchurch and Okehampton.

David Parr and Miranda Donne were ordained as deacons by the Bishop of Exeter in Exeter Cathedral and will serve with the Rev Simon May at Whitchurch.

Mark Thomas was ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Plymouth at St Andrew?s Church, Plymouth, and will work as part of the ministerial team in Okehampton with the Rev Stephen Cook.