SOYO and the Department of Youth are committed to "Living the Orthodox Faith in Christ through Worship, Witness, Service and Fellowship."  SOYO'S purpose is to promote among the young people of our parish a complete devotion to the Holy Orthodox Church, its Faith, Canons, and Worship; to encourage the young people of our parish to actively participate in the many functions and programs of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and to promote a deeper understanding of the Holy Orthodox Church; and to initiate and coordinate spiritual and charitable works and activities.