Consecration and speech by Metropolitan Florinis Irenaios at the gathering of female studentstranslated

On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia Mr. Irenaios performed the Consecration at the gathering of female students, which is hosted at the Youth Center of Agios Panteleimonos Florina, on the occasion of the start of this year's meetings. Afterwards, His Holiness had the opportunity to communicate with the female students and develop thoughts around Artificial Intelligence, the possibilities and challenges it creates in modern society, as well as the importance of human freedom.

During his speech, he referred to the need for responsible use of new technologies, pointing out that technological progress should serve man and not limit his freedom and personality. He made special reference to the value of free will, critical thinking and personal responsibility, stressing that true freedom is linked to the ability of man to consciously choose the good.

Concluding his communication with the female students, he urged them to creatively utilize the possibilities of science and technology, keeping their spiritual and moral values ​​close to Christ...