Draft:Dex Desjardins
Dex Desjardins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Albany, NY, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Minister of Satan, Media Relations Specialist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Contributions to The Satanic Temple, Ordained Minister |
| Notable work | Development of TST's ordination program |
Early life and education[edit]
Dex Desjardins was born in Albany, NY.[1]
Career[edit]
Dex joined The Satanic Temple in July 2015 and has since taken on various roles within the organization[2]. Dex co-founded the TST Albany Chapter of Albany, New York in February 2018 and served as its Chapter Head before becoming the Media Liaison[2]. In March 2020, Dex was appointed to TST's International Council[2]. Dex has been instrumental in developing TST's ordination program and was ordained as a Minister of Satan in March 2021[3]. Dex has officiated marriages in upstate New York and New Jersey[1]. In July 2022, Dex became a Media Relations Specialist for TST and served as the Media Director for SatanCon 2023[4].
Contributions to Satanism[edit]
Dex has contributed significantly to the discourse on modern Satanism through public speaking engagements and media interactions[5]. Dex work has been recognized in academic publications and has supported students researching Satanism[6].
In the media[edit]
Desjardins has been featured in various publications and media outlets discussing Satanism and The Satanic Temple's activities[1][5][4].
References[edit]
- ^ a b c https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65549975
- ^ a b c https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordained-ministers-of-satan-explains-the-satanic/id1452121716?i=1000531445122
- ^ https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/satanic-ministry
- ^ a b https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/inside-americas-satanist-movement/
- ^ a b https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/03/satancon-boston-2023-convention/70168925007/
- ^ https://academic.oup.com/book/33619/chapter-abstract/288125667?redirectedFrom=fulltext