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Two teenagers ordained as Church of Scotland elders

Two teenagers ordained as Church of Scotland elders
BBC Scotland Tuesday 27 October 2026, 14:09 UTC 1 min read
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Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson - both 19 - were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church in Baillieston.

Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson - both 19 - were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church in Baillieston.
Church of Scotland (ORG) Erica Matteo (PERSON) Luke Anderson - both (PERSON) Sandyhills Parish Church (ORG) Baillieston (LOCATION)
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