blessing." During the celebrating of the Divine Liturgy, Metropolitan HERMAN awarded Rev. Stephen Evanina the privilege of wearing the Kamilavka, a special head dress granted to clergy in the Orthodox Church as a mark of honor and merit. A native of Peckville, PA, Father Stephen was assigned to Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church in August of 2005, and has a wife Jessica and two children, Jacob and Julia. "Having been raised in a small town in rural Pennsylvania, coming to Clifton was definitely an adjustment for us, but we are very happy to be part of such a wonderful Christian community filled with genuine, God-loving people" stated Fr. Stephen. "The parishioners, as well as the many people in the community of Athenia have really embraced us throughout the past three years, and for that we feel honored and blessed." Monday, April 21st marked the beginning of Holy Week for Orthodox Christians throughout the world. The Orthodox Church will celebrate the Feast of Holy Pascha (Easter) on Sunday, April 27th.