P.R.A.Y.

Today our friends who follow the traditions of the Orthodox Christian faiths will celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. It is the most important holiday in the Orthodox calendar.

In Orthodox churches, Easter occurs after Passover and the first full moon of spring.

Christos anesti!

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Mark Hazlewood, who passed away on March 22nd.

Mark served with distinction as the CEO for P.R.A.Y. For 33 years and was a friend to many of you. In this role he oversaw the Protestant Religious Emblems series and worked with the youth offices of national church denominations and the religious relationships committees of national scouting organizations. He enjoyed teaching at the Philmont Scout Ranch Training Center and cherished the lifelong relationships this role afforded him.

Please keep the Hazlewood family in your prayers during this difficult time.

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Hazlewood, Mark Philip - Kutis Funeral Home Inc Mark Philip Hazlewood of St. Louis, MO, passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 72, surrounded by his loving family. Mark loved music. This was evident in his education (Mark received his Bachelor of Music from Culver-Stockton College and his Master of Arts from Northeast Missouri State…