Light from Light, Love from Love!
The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir
The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir serves as the Canon for Liturgy and Ecumenism, overseeing the Cathedral’s worship and liturgical life and guiding its ecumenical engagement. Originally from Pakistan, Salmoon brings over a decade of experience in offering compassionate and thoughtful leadership across multicultural, multi-faith contexts in the United States, Pakistan, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Georgia.
Before ordained ministry, Salmoon worked as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East. Responding to a vocational call, he joined the Community of St. Anselm at Lambeth Palace in London, serving alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury. He later moved to the Republic of Georgia, where he served as Assistant Pastor in a vibrant, multiethnic, and multidenominational church.
Salmoon's call to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church led him to Atlanta, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree with a Certificate in Episcopal-Anglican Studies and a Chaplaincy concentration from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Following graduation, he served as Chief of Staff at Fearless Dialogues, an organization facilitating hard, heartfelt conversations in the United States and around the world.
Salmoon began his ministry at the Cathedral as Curate, where he also contributed to shaping the Cathedral’s Curate program. Now, as Canon, he continues to support the Cathedral’s liturgical and worship life while also deeply engaging in ecumenical dialogues. Salmoon is actively involved in the life of The Episcopal Church and represents it on national and international platforms, including Christian Churches Together, Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC), and other ecumenical dialogues. He brings a deep passion for Christian unity and is committed to fostering meaningful collaboration across traditions and communities.
In addition to his ministry, Salmoon serves on several academic, religious, and nonprofit boards. He is married to Mari, a fellow graduate of Candler School of Theology, who works with a faith-based nonprofit organization.
Sermons ›
Ecumenism of Martyrdom
Watch, Keep Alert, and Pray
The Spirit Goes Where the Wind Blows
The Gospel of Faith, Courage and Inclusion!
Sharing and Breaking of Bread Together
Souls and Roles
Love Casts Out All Fear
Shalom, Salam, Peace Be with You
Love to the End!