Blessing of the Colors

Story and Photo by Nolan O’Connor

On Sept. 14, Fishburne Military School presented its annual Blessing of the Colors ceremony.

Every year, we take the time for this special ceremony in order to show the world the profound effect that religion has on the military, even today.

Our country was founded on the principles of religious freedom, and our military has embraced the values that most religions teach. To look out for your fellow man, thinking of others before yourself, all of these are taught in the military as well as being core religious values.

That is why every year Fishburne recognizes the history and blesses the colors of the United States flag, so that our country will be guided in the right direction.

We bless the Virginia state flag so that this state will be individually moving in the right direction, and also the Fishburne Military School flag, so that every young cadet will grow up in faith and service to his country.