Doug "Tosti" Crabtree took the oath of Clergy in the Asatru Folk Assembly at the recently-held Florida Moot. The simple ceremony marked the completion of a rigorous course covering Asatru lore and the principles of leadership. "It was my honor to take the oath," he remarked, adding that it was especially significant "to do so face to face with Steve McNallen, and in front of the outstanding individuals attending the Moot."
By taking the oath, Tosti commits himself to serve AFA members and other followers of our faith, and to set an example for those outside Asatru. "It's not just about performing the traditional rites. Our clergy are expected to be leaders in every regard," emphasized Stefn Thorsman, head of the Clergy Board.
The course, conducted through one-on-one mentoring with an existing clergy member, which takes a minimum of one year and is marked by continual evaluation and testing, is open only to experienced Asatruar who have been an AFA member for more than a year and who meet other criteria.
Steve McNallen
Asatru Folk Assembly
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