Bishop Porfiry headed the XII Lida Diocesan Educational Readingstranslated

On November 13, with the blessing of Bishop Porfiry of Lida and Smorgon, the XII Lida diocesan educational readings took place, in which clergy, representatives of parishes, educational institutions, social institutions, military units and law enforcement agencies in the diocese took part. In total, more than 150 reading participants registered at the Lida Regional Center for Children and Youth Creativity. The topic chosen for discussion was “Christian teaching about man and the challenges of modern technologies.”

The plenary session began with a welcoming speech from His Eminence Porfiry, Bishop of Lida and Smorgon. The archpastor noted the dual role of modern technologies: the benefits on the one hand and the danger of their thoughtless use on the other. Bishop Porfiry called on all those present to reflect and have a thoughtful conversation on this pressing topic.

Then, on behalf of the district authorities, the deputy chairman of the Lida district executive committee, Igor Alekseevich Kashkevich, greeted those gathered.

Afterwards, the floor was given to the head of the education department of the Lida regional executive committee, Olga Zigmundovna Tarasyuk.

Then the report was made...