Rechristening

His name was called.

He stood up.

The company came forward.

Lifted the urn containing the holy water, and poured it on his head thrice.

Strangely though, the name of the Father and His Son were not taken.

And declared thus:

‘From now on thou shalt be known as A0373839’

There was a loud chorus of ‘Amen’.

The holy water trickled down the side of his face.

He stared straight ahead.

‘Amen’ he said.

He sat down.