BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA]

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem, PA, recognized the achievements of several youth participants during a special award presentation for the Heavenly Hosts program, a structured formation initiative designed to foster growth in the Orthodox Christian faith through prayer, study, and service.

Following the Divine Liturgy, the following participants were recognized for their accomplishments:

• Everett Brown – Gospels Elective
• Lydia Brown – Gospels Elective
• Lydia Bzik – Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank
• Nicholas Bzik – Gospels Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank
• Charles Heitzenrater – Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank
• Charlotte Heitzenrater – Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank
• Thomas Heitzenrater – Gospels Elective, Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank
• Alexander Hodson – Angels Elective, Paschal Season Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank
• Christopher Hodson – Angels Elective, Paschal Season Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank
• Aurora Mascari – Paschal Season Elective, Principalities Rank
• Joseph Mascari IV – Paschal Season Elective, Principalities Rank

These recognitions reflect the participants’ dedication, growth in faith, and commitment to their spiritual formation within the Church.

Glory to God for all things!

Issued by the Diocesan Media Office