The Tribune

The Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos announced the ordination of Dave Dimitri Thomas to the Holy Order of Deacons at St Patrick's Church, Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, on Thursday.

Dave Thomas was born in Nassau and grew up in Governor's Harbour. He received his early education there and graduated from the Central Eleuthera High School in 2008.

Growing up in St Patrick's Church, he was active in the Sunday School, the Youth Group and the Guild of Ambrose (altar servers).

After graduation he moved to New Providence, and studied education at the College of the Bahamas. He tested his vocation to the Sacred Priesthood at Codrington College, St John in Barbados, graduating from the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology in 2017.

His work experience includes working for the Ministry of Tourism for three years as a tourism ambassador while at COB. For the past year, he was a full-time Religious Studies teacher at Jordan Prince William Baptist School.

While in New Providence, he attended St Agnes Parish, where he was active as an altar server and in David's Army, the Sunday School, the After-School Programme and the Boys Brigade. He is also a former Toastmaster.

The Anglican Diocese calls on one and all to pray for Mr Thomas as he takes this further step in ministry.