The Ordination Matthew Russell Martinez OP


The Lord has let his face shine upon us. We at the Dominican Vocation team of Trinidad and Tobago want sent out best wishes and congratulations to Fr. Matthew Russell Martinez OP on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood by the Most Reverend Joseph E. Harris C.S.Sp Archbishop of Port of Spain.
 
Fr. Martinez was ordained on Saturday 2nd August, 2014 in his home parish church of St. Finbar's RC Church Morne Coco Road, Deigo Martin, Trinidad WI at 10:00am. This events makes Fr. Martinez the first priest to be ordained at this church.
 
This are a few captions of this joyful event:


Newly Ordained Fr. Matthew Russell Martinez OP Sharing Out The Body of Christ

Fr. Martinez Giving Communion

Fr. Martinez Giving his First Blessing To Archbishop Robert Rivas, O.P.

Fr. Martinez Giving a Comprehensive Thank You Speech






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