On Saturday March 12, 2016 Archdeacon
J. Fritz Bazin was honored by the MCCJ at the Four Season Hotel, Miami. The
Miami branch of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (MCCJ) presented Archdeacon
Bazin with the Clergy Medallion Award for his long-term commitment to justice
and peace especially in the South Florida community. He was celebrated for his unique ability to connect
with and build bridges among the many diverse communities.
“It felt good receiving this award, because
interfaith and reconciliation is my passion. It is an honor for the Diocese,
but more importantly for my country, Haiti,” the Archdeacon said, “To honor one
Haitian is to honor all. Haitians do not get acknowledge too often, so when it
does it is an occasion to celebrate”
Archdeacon Bazin appreciates the support
of his family, as well as various members of the clergy, who were there to celebrate
with him. He is also grateful for his job as the Archdeacon for Immigration and
Social Justice, because it has been an asset in continuing his work for interfaith
relationships and reconciliations among diverse communities.
Congratulations Archdeacon
Bazin!
