BISHOP MITROPHAN TONSURES READER
ON SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS
Aliquippa, Pa - His Grace Bishop Mitrophan tonsured Alexander Osman as a reader at the St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa, PA on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Bishop Mitrophan was assisted by parish priest V. Rev. Stevan Stepanov and Deacon Dragoslav Kosic. At the end of the Liturgy, His Grace gave Christmas greetings and made a moving statement about our need to remember the true meaning of Christmas and that as Alex has accepted Christ into his heart, this should serve as an inspiration to all of us during holiday season.
Alex is the son of Georgette Osman and brother of Jessica; his grandparents are Alex and Billie Brnilovich, all of Aliquippa. Alex is active in the St. Elijah parish, attending Sunday School, serving as an Altar Boy, and is a member of the Youth Group. He is a summer and winter camper at Shadeland and was a delegate at the 2006 and 2007 Youth Sabors. He plays, sings, and dances with several tamburitza groups. Alex is a junior at Hopewell Area Senior High School.