Messages of Archbishop Hieronymos to students and teachers for the new school yeartranslated

On the occasion of the start of the new school year 2026-2027, His Beatitude the Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Mr. Hieronymos addresses a fatherly message to students and teachers, highlighting the essential role of education in shaping character, but also the importance of love, solidarity, cooperation and responsibility. In his messages to elementary, middle and high school students, the Archbishop invites the children to see the new school year as an opportunity not only for acquiring knowledge, but also for personal cultivation and meaningful coexistence. Especially to the younger students, he points out that school is a place where we learn to love and support each other, emphasizing: "All year long let us be united and loved". At the same time, he urges them not to leave any child alone or isolated, but to reach out to anyone who needs help.

Addressing the students of the older classes, His Beatitude underlines that the school is "a valuable place for learning, dialogue and cultivation" and not just a place for transmitting information. As he notes, through…