On Sunday, November 12, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge presented blue sashes and elective pins to 8 parish youths: the sashes, for having successfully completed the Angelic Rank of the “Heavenly Host”, and the pins, for having completed elective requirements within their Angelic Rank.

“Heavenly Host” provides a foundation of Orthodox Christian Knowledge and experiences for 8-18 year olds.  Working through elective requirements, they earn pins for their accomplishments in fulfilling the individual pin tasks.

The program’s Motto is: “Be Holy, for God is Holy”, and their Slogan is: “Do Good to All”, and their Oath is the Nicene Creed.

Awards were presented to the following:

Everett Brown – Angel Rank, Camp Elective

Lydia Brown – Angel Rank, Camp Elective

Lydia Bzik – Angel Rank, Patron Saint Elective

Nicholas Bzik – Angel Rank, Bible Verses I Elective

Alexander Hodson – Angel Rank, Altar Server Elective

Christopher Hodson – Angel Rank, Altar Server Elective

Aurora Mascari – Angel Rank, Angels Elective

Joseph Mascari IV – Angel Rank, Altar Server Elective

May the Orthodox Church’s Youth have God’s Blessing as they continue to advance in Angelic Ranks as “Heavenly Hosts”.