Daniel Bulgaris: "A drop of parental love is capable of changing children's lives"translated

In order to build a mature personality in a person, the acquisition of knowledge alone is not enough, the Patriarch of Bulgaria clarifies. Daniel in his message for the start of the new school and academic year 2026-2027 in Bulgaria.  His Beatitude notes that student teachers and parents return more mature as an extra year has been added to the school experience, while he makes a special mention of the students who will cross the threshold of the school for the first time to attend the first grade of the Primary school.

"The desire to explore and learn about the world we live in has been embedded in us since the creation of man. And for us Bulgarians, who have contributed significantly to the development of literature among the Slavic peoples, the love of learning is one of our traditional virtues, part of our national identity," he notes.

The Patriarch Mr. Daniel reminds us that knowledge alone is not enough for the spiritual building of a personality. "An important role is played by our conscience and will, prudence, self-discipline! It is understandable that without the upbringing of spiritual forces in a new...