August 18, 1975

First Navajo Ordained to the Diaconate

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Diocesan Press Service

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The Rev. Steven Tsosie Plummer became the first Navajo ordained to the office of deacon in the Episcopal Church in a service on July 5, attended by 500 at Good Shepherd Mission, Fort Defiance, Ariz. He has joined the staff of the mission and expects to be ordained to the priesthood in six months. (Photo Credit: Ed Eckstein).