The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch Strikes. . .Well, you know.

It is my great pleasure to announce once again to the world that the Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch has once again been awarded, this time to Gabriel Syme of Et in Arcadia Ego. The discerning will note that the name is a nom de plume, and while I personally think that the name with which he was christened is an estimable one, I will respect his decision as regards choice of name.

While Mr. Syme has more than qualified with his sympathetic and intelligent writings regarding Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism in general, his recent posting here are of particular note.

So let the Rite of Investiture be administered, let the Holy Orb be given (at the bearer's own expense, alas), and let it be announced that Mr. Gabriel Syme of Et in Arcadia Ego has been inducted into the Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. And let the assembled multitudes offer their congratulations, or their condolences, as the case may be.