The Brotherhood Pledge Ritual

Leader: The Brotherhood of St. Paisios is a fraternal order of Orthodox Christian men established to recover authentic manhood in a world where manhood is diminished and men have grown weak. [Name], you have asked to join our ranks. Do you seek to recover your authentic manhood?

Applicant: I do, God helping me.

Leader: Are you willing to take on the yoke of Christ, to be His disciple?

Applicant: I am, God helping me.

Leader: Are you willing to commit to the St Paisios Brotherhood Pledge of maintaining a daily prayer rule, morning, and evening. Daily readings of the Holy Scriptures, the lives of the Saints, the Psalter or other Orthodox writings. Regular attendance and participation in the Church Sacraments and participating in all the Fasts of the Orthodox Church calendar.

Applicant: I am, God helping me.

Leader: Are you willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with other men who are pursuing the same goal, for mutual support and accountability, so that we may all become the best men we can be?

Applicant: I am, God helping me.

Leader: [to the other members of the team:] Brothers, you have heard [name's] desire. Are you willing to accept him into our ranks, to support him on his way, and to receive his help in return?

Team members: We are.

Leader: Welcome, [name], into the Brotherhood of St Paisios/Team [name]. Fight the good fight, and through the prayers of St Paisios our founder, [and patron saint of the team], may you be victorious in all that you do. To the glory of God, the welfare of His Church, and the salvation of your soul.

All: Amen.