Ordination of Readers and Subdeacons in Greek Catholic Churches

[AnthonyJ]

Is it common to have ordination of Readers and Subdeacons in the Greek Catholic Churches? The Orthodox Churches in my area usually ordain men to the these orders at least once a year. I was curious about the GC Churches. Thank you.

 

[Vico]

Is it common to have ordination of Readers and Subdeacons in the Greek Catholic Churches? The Orthodox Churches in my area usually ordain men to the these orders at least once a year. I was curious about the GC Churches. Thank you.

**Byzantine
**Canon 327
§1. Men who are properly prepared can be ordained to the offices of acolyte, lector cantor and subdeacon, who are minor clerics. §2. Minor clerics will be governed by proper statute issued by competent authority.

In the Byzantine Catholic Church, those approved for the diaconate program, receive the various minor orders during their training, which is four years duration.