Pastoral Liturgical Adjunct & Preacher (Deacon, Diacon,Diyakon) Work* and Study Apprenticeships & Internships *SS, SSI, SSDI, VA, VAD & recipients may fund dorm space, qualifying for fewer work hours. Pre-requisite: CHURCH SINGERS CERTIFICATE and CANTOR and SUBDEACON CERTIFICATE Classes in English & Spanish; Tutorial in English, Spanish, Ukrainian & Belarusan. Unencumbered individuals; ages 18-81. Non-discrimination policy: We do not discriminate. The following are non-issues: language, culture, race, national origin or status, health, disability (certain limitations apply as buildings are old and often rehearsals, classes and events are on second floor), academic (ability to read and write in one’s own language is a pre-requisite), work, recovery, offender history (with certain rare limitations), life style (apart from continuing alcoholism or drug use). In the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, ordination to the Offices of Cantor, Sub-deacon, Deacon and Priest are reserved to men). Women may combine the study of Choir Singer and Cantor and with a few additional hours of conducting study may receive a CHOIR MASTER’s CERTIFICATE, Women who are engaged or married  to candidates for Cantor, Sub-deacon, Deacon and Priest may  monitor classes, seminars and rehearsals at no cost if they are donating 15 hours a week of volunteer time to the Seminary. STUDY: Master the singing petitions of the Litanies in various forms for Morning and Evening Services, Lessor and Great After-Supper Prayer, The Hours of Feast Days, the three forms of Divine Liturgy, sung and spoken promptings to priest and/or bishop during services, the directing of the faithful during the singing of the Symbol of Faith (Credo), Meet is it in truth, and Our Father; the intoning of the Holy Gospel at the Divine Liturgy. Learn the actions of a deacon and how he assist the priest and bishop during service preparation and during the services, understand the deacons role in the maintenance of the Vivtar (area behind the iconostasis) and the whole of the temple precinct and the requirements in terms of materials for various supplies and items utilized in the temple; the role of the deacon in the distribution of assistance to those in need; Lastly but quite importantly the preparation of sermons. WORK: Daily service sung in Monastery Chapel and the Institute’s Touring Groups which sings various concerts during the December-January and the Lenten-Paskal (Ressurrection) Seasons. Assist with the preparing of meals, the maintenance of the facilities and help in the offices 15 hours a week. BENEFITS: Air-conditioned private (one person) dorm room with shared bath, meals on fast days, after Saturday Vigil, Sunday Liturgy & Great Feast Day Services; “uniforms” i.e. appropriate matching clothing for services and off campus performances, small cash stipend, cell phone reimbursement to motivated or exceptional students including those with bi-lingual competence. Limited relocation allowance and/or a larger stipend for applicants/students with demonstrable vocal music performance abilities and/or vocal sight reading abilities.  Certificates to sponsoring or endorsing jurisdiction if applicable. Placement assistance available upon completion, but not guaranteed. Visit us on the web at  uaoc-ou.org Questions: Fr. Rector (713) 645-3300 call only between 10am-11am & 1pm-2pm Tues-Fri For Audition Appointment: send resume with clear picture and contact numbers to: CHURCH SINGER’S Apprenticeship & Internship Institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies,(est 1983) at Monastery Four Evangelists (est.1975) Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church-Outside Ukraina, and St. Afanasij Belarusan Skete, BAOC 3011 ROE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77087-2409  USA