The Rev. Vinod Victor was commissioned by Bishop Robert Innes as the Area Dean of Germany in the Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe at a solemn service at the Anglican Church Freiburg on Saturday the 12th of October 2024. 

"I am humbled at this unexpected appointment offered by Bishop Robert. God being our helper, I shall strive to be a dear companion to the pastors and people of the Deanery, an available co-sojourner for people to reach out to and a catalyst trying my best to enhance the strengths of our colleagues, ensuring compliances and encouraging growth in justice and togetherness." Revd Victor shared

Rev. Canon. John Newsome who laid down the said office was given a warm applause of gratitude for his yeomen services in the role. The Archdeacon Ven Dr. Leslie Nathaniel presented the new Dean. Those who were present at the service included Markus Laibach representing the Old Catholic Church, Felicitas Otto from the Petrus Paulose Kirche and an array of Anglican ministers including Stephen Murray (Diocese, Youth Officer), Richard Gardiner (Bonn/Cologne), Pearly Walter (Heidelberg), Jon Haines (Leipzig), Antonio Ablon (Stuttgart), Ricky Yates (Dresden) and those with active PTOs including Richard Downs  , Andrew Krauss, Julie Lipp-Nathaniel and Peter Widdess. The Diocesan Communication Officer Ruth Blanco and the parishioners of the ACF also joined the service.