On June 29th, 2025, Dn. Vassily Kocher offered a powerful homily on the role of the deacon in the life of the Church, reminding us that the diaconate is not merely a liturgical function but a living icon of Christ the servant. Drawing from Scripture and the tradition of the early Church, he also challenged all of us—ordained and lay alike—to embrace our common calling: to serve God by serving one another in humility, love, and faithfulness.