Academic collaboration in Thessaloniki: Theological students from Alba Iulia discovered the spiritual heritage of Greecetranslated

The students and teaching staff of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Alba Iulia visited the city of Thessaloniki, between October 25-27. They discovered the spiritual and cultural heritage of the city through a study visit.

The program also included a visit to the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the "Aristotel" University, where the delegation from Alba Iulia was received by the dean, Fr. Prof. Dr. Athanasios Gkikas and Prof. Dr. Miltiadis Vantsos.

The discussions focused on the development of the Erasmus+ partnership and mutual participation in the scientific conferences organized by the two faculties.

Holy places The students from Alba Iulia took part in the liturgical program dedicated to the celebration of St. Great Mc. Demetrius. Photo: Facebook / Faculty of Orthodox Theology UAB from Alba Iulia On Saturday, October 24, students visited five monasteries in the Meteora monastic complex and the Byzantine Church of the Assumption in Kalambaka, famous for its marble pulpit in the middle of the nave and its ancient frescoes.

The program of October 25 was dedicated to the procession and vigil on the eve of the feast of the Holy Great Martyr...