Our Saints

This certificate is awarded to Axel Andrews by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of his considerable talents and selfless spirit.

You are an integral part to the Orlando LGBTQ+ community.

You have been a fabulous influence on local queer youth and entertainment.

You have used your talent and flair to raise funds for local charities and to help the victims of Pulse and their families.

For your boundless talent, your generous heart, and for being an essential element in the Pulse of Orlando, We Hereby Recognise and Canonize Thee, Saint Axel Andrews, Our Champion of Club Kids and Community.

The Certificate of Sainthood was awarded to Ben Johansen by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to recognize his loving spirit, immense theatrical talent, and profound generosity in sharing his gifts with our community. His countless hours of hard work and donating his time and skills have been vital in sharing our message of joy with the community we serve. Furthermore, his radical generosity in donating hundreds of dollars worth of goods and merchandise from his shop, Embellish FX, to us and other groups have directly helped our fundraising efforts for local charities in need.

This certificate is awarded to Blue Star by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of her constant dedication to making the city of Orlando a happier and more beautiful place to live.

Through the Barber Fund, you help members of our community who are battling cancer.

You help other charitable organizations in Orlando by donating your time, effort, and The Venue, helping make Orlando a better place to live.

For your compassion, dedication to your community, and singular selflessness, we hereby recognize and canonize thee, Saint Blue Star, Our Lady of One Love.

The Certificate of Sainthood was awarded to Darcel Stevens by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in recognition of her loving spirit, immense theatrical talent, profound generosity, and sharing of those gifts with the community. Her gentle spirit, joyful radiance, and acts of radical inclusion are more than sufficient reasons for sainthood. With her acts of advocacy and support, she has helped countless local charities and civic causes in need, giving them a voice and raising awareness in the community. May we all one day learn to emulate her constant outpouring of love, laughter, and libation!

The Certificate of Sainthood was awarded to Jim Philips by the Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence members in recognition of his loving spirit, immense talent, and profound generosity in sharing those gifts with the Orlando community. Jim's show, The Philips Phile, shared our message of joy and silliness while speaking up for those who are silenced and was a voice of reason, justice, and inclusion. His outspoken support of local charities and civic causes, especially those of LGBTQ+ equality, has slowly helped turn Orlando into "The City Beautiful."

Paul Wegman's talents have blessed the stages of Central Florida since 1975. He performed in more than 100 plays during his lifetime, including Bent, The Elephant Man, A Christmas Carol, Othello, Little Shop of Horrors, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Angels in America. His most famous role was that of the bawdy "Miss P," which spanned over 25 years at the Parliament House resort. His playful banter on the stage of the Footlights Theater left the audience crying out, "Pussy!", "Roll!" and his shout of "Put your hands together!" always created a spontaneous and on-cue clap from the audience. He was a well-read and accomplished director, performer, and female impersonator.

This certificate is awarded to Pat O'Rourke by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of his immense heart and giving spirit.

You are an integral part of the Orlando LGBTQ+ community. You are a Bear in the City, and a Bear who Cares.

You have used your talents and abilities to help the Orlando Sisters, and now you have broadened your gaze to the entire Orlando LGBTQ+ Community.

For your endless commitment, your infectious joy, and giving heart, we hereby recognize and canonize thee, Saint Pat O'Rourke, Avatar of the Ursine Heart.

This certificate is awarded to Varla Jean Merman by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of her being a full-frontal example of queer visibility and an icon in the LGBT community.

For helping bring drag out of the clubs and into the larger world throughout your career.

For using your voice and your comedy to bring visibility and equality to our larger community, and for supporting the members of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in our mission to make our communities better.

We hereby recognize and canonize thee, Saint Varla Jean Merman, Our Lady Chanteuse of Laughter.