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Young people from European countries got to know the cultural heritage of Pieria through an activity of the Metropolis of Kitrostranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The Erasmus+ program "Educational Archeology and Digital Cultural Heritage" implemented, within the framework of the European Erasmus+ program, by the Holy Metropolis of Kitrou, Katerinis and Platamonos and its Spiritual Center "Agios Photios" was successfully completed. The project was carried out, following the coordinated initiatives and actions of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kitros, Katerini and Platamonos, Mr. Georgios, during the period from June 25 to July 5, with the funding of the Erasmus+ program in the field of youth through the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation.

Forty young men and women, aged 16 to 30, from Romania, Poland, Serbia and Greece participated in the action. The main axis of the program was Educational Archeology and Digital Cultural Heritage, with the aim of cultivating intercultural cooperation, strengthening European consciousness and utilizing digital technologies for the protection, interpretation and promotion of cultural heritage.

Throughout the program, the participants took part in experiential workshops, educational activities and non-…

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Maria Ionescu

It's good that young people from Romania also came to Pieria. It caught my attention that they used educational archeology and digital technologies to show cultural heritage; I think that way they learn better than just from books. A beautiful initiative of the Metropolis.

Христо Христов

It is good that young people from Romania, Poland and Serbia also came. I wonder how exactly they used digital technology in the archaeological workshops - they must have photographed and modeled the finds on site. It is good that the Metropolis has organized such a thing instead of standing only in the church.

Полина Киселёва

It’s good that young people from Romania, Poland and Serbia came to Pieria, and didn’t just wander around the cities. It’s interesting how they used digital technologies in archeology - probably they recorded something on phones or tablets right at the excavations. The Metropolis is great for not only sitting in the church, but for organizing such a thing.

Bogdan Tudor

Yes, I also read with interest that young people came from Romania. The part with educational archeology and digital applications seems practical to me, especially since my daughter at school also with tablets works on history. Do you think such a project would work here in Cluj, through the parish?

Ioana Stoica

Yes, I also liked how they linked archeology to technology – I can see what a workshop similar to my painting would look like, where young people scan an old icon and digitally recreate it. Do you think it would be more attractive to them if a bit of handcraft was added, not just screens?