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September 11, 2022
On this sober day, September 11, 2022 we remember those who were taken without provocation. We also remember the Patriots who rushed in to save and preserve those who could be reached. Many perished later from all forms of cancers. It is fitting to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much. Often times these people go without notice. The very same fabric cut on 9/11 was cut during a period known as the Vietnam war. Many continue to go without notice. We hope to correct this in our own small way. Therefore, we decree and grant the dignity of Count this day upon Viscount Lee Sciocchetti. May our Lord God grant his Grace Count Sciocchetti many years! Axios!
May 2022 Statement on Knighthoods for Ukrainian Combatants
December 2021
Orthodox Order of Saint Anna 2021 Christmas Honours
Chevalier Lee Sciocchetti is hereby: Elevated from Knight First Class to Viscount, and Knight Commander in the Society of Saint Andrew the First-Called. An enthusiastic supporter of our Order, Viscount Sciocchetti, has been a a guiding force in the Historic Re-enactment community. A seasoned competitor in International Armored, Hard Steel Combat, he is a respected international Marshal of the Armored Combat League. He has for many years been Chief of the Historical Re-enactment group Clan Fraser, a major historical educator within the California Scottish community. He has worked to introduce Our Order and its values to worthy candidates around the world.
Chevalier Timothy Scott (Teague) Seaton: Knight Commander of our Order, one of the best Re-enactment, non-armored Scottish Swordsmen in the entire community. He has been active in recruiting especially worthy candidates to our order in the West Coast. He only recommends those of the highest Knightly virtues. He has been instrumental in forming our elite, Scottish Guard. He lives his life as a true knight, always living up to his knight's code, which he has instilled in his children. Sir Seaton has received entry into the Society of Saint Andrew as a Knight Deputy Commander.
Chevalier Nicholas Pratt: One of the first West Coast members of our Order, this Historic Re-enactor, excels in non-armored sword demonstrations. His skill is on a par with his primary opponent, Tim Seaton. The highest quality of swordsmanship is demonstrated in their competitions. A serious Knight guided by his Knight's Code. For his continued work and support of The Orthodox Order of Saint Anna, he has received entry into the Society of Saint Andrew as a Knight Deputy Commander.
Lady Janalee Eberly: Lady Eberly has for many years participated in various historical re-enactment communities, educating and showing the best of charity and compassion and Historic education. Her life has been dedicated to helping others. In her early life, she was a performing singer, working many benefit concerts, supporting a wide variety of humanitarian causes, one being Farm Aid. She has shared the performing stage with such notable names as Hoyt Axton, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Arlo Guthrie among many others. For a lifetime of dedication to the education and help of her fellowman, Lady Eberly is hereby elevated to the Noble Title of Baroness.
Chevalier Spencer Dayton: A young knight who has shown extraordinarily leadership skills within the West Coast Historical Re-enactment community, a natural teacher, and knowledgeable figure, this well liked member of our Order imparts much to those who interact with him. For his hard work and dedication, Sir Dayton is hereby elevated to the Noble Title of Baron.
God Bless The Orthodox Order of Saint Anna, and those receiving elevations in the year of our Lord 2021.
Brian Wilkes, Acting Grand Master
July 2021
- Baron David Bronzich, formerly Knight Grand Commander for Canada, has retired to Texas and is acknowledged as Grand Commander Emeritus.
June 2021
- For appointment as Grand Commander
or Deputy Commander, it is required that the candidate actually reside
in that location.
For example, when I was inducted into the Order in 2011, I resided in Kentucky and was soon made Grand Commander of Kentucky. However, in 2012 I moved to Illinois, which already had a grand Commander... who had moved to the West Coast. Recently we have resolved this by joining Kentucky and Illinois into a single commandery, and creatinga new Commandery of the Pacific Northwest.
May 2021
- In recognition of his extraordinary humanitarian work in several countries, James M Wilson, now of Ukraine, is admitted to the Orthodox Order of Saint Anna as Knight Grand Cross. Welcome!
~ Brian Wilkes, Acting Grand Master
April 2021
- H.E. Lee Sciocchetti is hereby elevated to Viscount of the Orthodox Order of Saint Anna and Knight Commander of the Society of Saint Andrew.
- HM Nana Amoako Yiadom Gyata,
King of the Agogo Traditional Area of Ghana, is welcomed into the Order
as Knight Grand Cross, and appointed Grand Commander of Louisiana.
- Count John Blakemore, previously
Grand Commander of Illinois and of Prague, is now appointed Grand Commander
of the Pacific Northwest and of Prague.
- Brian Wilkes, previously Grand
Commander of Kentucky, becomes Grand Commander of Kentucky and Illinois.
February 2021
- A descendant of many royals in the Crusader states, Brian Wilkes has been elevated to the vacant title HH Duke of Nazareth by the House of Lusignan. He also becomes Grand Prior of the US in the Order of St. Catherine of Sinai.
- Andrew Mospak has been elevated to the title HRH Prince of Theodoro-Mangup by the Royal House of Lusignan. He was previously Count of Mangup in Crimea, and retains the title Count of Zolotonosha in Ukraine.
- Grand Master Andrew Mospak has appointed Brian Wilkes to be Acting Grand Master during medical recovery.
December 24, 2016
- Joyce Rheal, Viscountess Presley-Stewart of
Illinois is granted the honor Dame Grand Collar of the Society of
Saint Olga Equal-To-The Apostles in recognition of her humanitarian
and animal welfare work.Saint Olga of Kiev is, coindicentally, one of
her ancestors.
- Viscount Brian Wilkes of Illinois is granted
the honor Knight Grand Collar of the Society of Saint Andrew The
First-Called.
For those not familiar with chivalry, Dame/Knight Grand Collar is usually the highest ranks within an Order or Society. - Also in December, Joyce was awarded the title of Countess
by the 4th Archduchess of Galicia.
- Also in December, Brian was awarded the titles Count
of Faget-Temesköz and Viscount of Boratyn by the Grand
Principality of Transylvania.
January 25, 2012
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
My Dear fellow members, Please let me begin by thanking each of you for your prayers. We are most excited to announce that our Order has been contacted by The Order of St. Stanislaus and we will enter into full treaty. The Order of St. Stanislaus has a great history with charity at her heart. We not only embrace Count Hole as our brother in Christ but we also welcome him and his Lady Countess Anastasia into our ranks as our Grand Commander of Norway. We also welcome Prof. Anthony (Tony) Jackson.
We further welcome our Grand and Deputy Commanders of Texas Dr. Dietrich P. Whisennand and Dame Lt.Col. Cynthia S. Whisennand.
Our hospital program for ill kids remains underway and will be our main project for 2012.I have had word from both our Commander and Deputy of China, Lewis Luk and Jerry Chan. We wish you both well and pray that you will bring great honor to our Order in your homeland.
His Beatitude Bishop Count Clay has honored us with new arms. Any member who desires to have arms created or registered within our Order should contact His Beatitude.
Count Magnus Karlson has had his name change granted! His new name is POLOTSK. Polotsk is an area within White Russia very close to my formor family estates. Thus, seeing how dear to us Count Magnus is we created him Count of Polotsk to honor him and yet he honored us with this name change!
The Order of The Holy Ghost has come under our care and we have reduced it from an Order to a "Society" which shall be open to members who hold position within the Society of the Seraphim. A medal and cloth star will be awarded upon entry as well as green sash. Any costs will be covered by the member who requests said honors. I wish each of you a most blessed and happy New Year! We will post more information as often as possible.
God be with you, A (Count Andrew Mospak)December 21, 2011
To all members, His Grace, Bishop Daniel Clay is created Lord Lion King of Arms and holds our warrant to issue arms to members. Any funds raised will go direct to aid his ministry works.
I ask each member of the Order proper to supply Baron Blakemore with their address and email so we can share information as needed... All Commanders MUST supply an email address for the Commander's site. If you do not have the baron's email simply write to the Order and we will send the message on.
His Excellency John Donovan, is created Ambassador for the United Kingdom. We wish him well!