Zachariah Jok Char

A joyous, historic event.

Zachariah Jok Char has been ordained to the priesthood. He is the second Sudanese to be ordained as a priest in the U.S. Episcopal Church. As a recognized clergy person of the Diocese of Western Michigan, Zachariah is able to officiate at any Episcopal church.


The processional into the church for the ordination.


The Laying on of Hands, with the Bishop and other clergy persons from the Diocese of Western Michigan.


Ordinand Zachariah Char, kneeling before Bishop Robert Gepert.


The newly ordained Father Zachariah.