Provo gets new priest in centuries-old ceremony

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Father Timothy J. Yanni is welcomed and congratulated in applause by Bishop Scott B. Hayashi and fellow priests of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah after his ordination ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah lays hands on Yanni during his ordination ceremony.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination ceremony.
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni and his girlfriend Brandy (left) laugh as Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah delivers his sermon with some comedic asides.
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination ceremony.
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah laying hands on Yanni and also of the priests and bishop "vesting" him -- meaning dressing him in his priestly garb.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Father Timothy J. Yanni is welcomed and congratulated by his fellow priests of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah after his ordination ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination of Timothy J. Yanni into the Sacred Order of Priests.
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

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Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Father Timothy J. Yanni performs communion for the first time at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016 after his ordination ceremony. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Father Timothy J. Yanni is welcomed and congratulated in applause by Bishop Scott B. Hayashi and fellow priests of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah after his ordination ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah lays hands on Yanni during his ordination ceremony. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination ceremony. Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni and his girlfriend Brandy (left) laugh as Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah delivers his sermon with some comedic asides. Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination ceremony. Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah laying hands on Yanni and also of the priests and bishop "vesting" him -- meaning dressing him in his priestly garb. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Father Timothy J. Yanni is welcomed and congratulated by his fellow priests of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah after his ordination ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Bishop Scott B. Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah presided over the ordination of Timothy J. Yanni into the Sacred Order of Priests. Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Timothy J. Yanni, 34, was ordained as priest in an elaborate ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo, December 17, 2016. Yanni was born in Salt Lake City and holds a Master of Divinity degree, a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA. He has done prison ministry and is completing his chaplain-in-training residency at St. Mark's hospital.

By Peggy Fletcher Stack The Salt Lake Tribune

· December 17, 2016 7:25 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2016, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

The Rev. Timothy J. Yanni was ordained a priest at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Provo in a ceremony Saturday that harks back centuries, with clear parallels between Catholic and Anglican traditions.

In it, the candidate declares his belief that Christian scriptures are "the Word of God," which "contain all things necessary to salvation," and swears to "conform to the doctrine, discipline and worship of the Episcopal Church."

The congregants recite together the Nicene Creed and attest their support for the candidate. The bishop lays hands on the candidate's head and offers a prayer that God will fill the new priest with the Holy Spirit. He is then "vested" — dressed in the robes of the priesthood — by fellow priests.

The ritual concludes when the newly ordained priest blesses the people "to live without fear and live without shame ... [to] always walk the good road with Jesus our Savior."

Peggy Fletcher Stack