02/02/2026
Subject: Regarding the Consecration of Dr. Maisha T. Bryant
Beloved in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We write to you with both transparency and pastoral care regarding the consecration of Dr. Maisha T. Bryant. After prayerful discernment and consultation, we have made the decision to postpone the consecration service due to ongoing health concerns. This decision is rooted solely in our shared desire to ensure her full strength, wellness, and peace, and to avoid placing any unnecessary physical or emotional burden upon her during this sacred season.
We want to state clearly and without reservation that Dr. Bryant has done nothing wrong. This postponement is not corrective, disciplinary, or procedural in nature. Rather, it reflects our commitment to honor the human body as a gift entrusted to our care, and to proceed with holy orders in a manner marked by wisdom, patience, and love.
At this time, we anticipate rescheduling the service for late March or April, with specific details to be communicated as soon as dates are finalized. We are confident that this brief pause will allow the consecration to be celebrated with the fullness of joy, reverence, and communal strength that such a moment deserves.
We ask that you continue to hold Dr. Bryant in your prayers, praying for restoration, endurance, and peace. We also invite you to pray for the Church, that we may remain attentive to the Spirit’s timing and faithful in our care for one another.
Thank you for your gracious understanding, your continued support, and your steadfast prayers.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
The Most Reverend Dr. Christopher S. Bryant
On behalf of the
International Covenant of Pentecostal-Orthodox Churches
