3rd Kastoria Theological Seminary: "Theotokos and Kastoria"translated

The Holy Diocese of Kastoria announces that on the three days of November 13-15, 2026, the 3rd Theological Seminar will be held in Kastoria, with the theme "Theotokos and Kastoria", on the occasion of the completion of 1400 years since the first chanting of the Akathistos Hymn. The Seminar will be attended by High Priests, university professors, clergy, teachers and students, who will approach the face of the Most Holy Theotokos through theology, hymnography, ecclesiastical art and the tradition of Kastoria.

The Holy Metropolis of Kastoria will again this year offer twenty full accommodation places for male and female students who wish to attend the work of the Seminary.

For information and declarations of participation, those interested can contact 6987 269 934.

The detailed program is as follows:

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2026

4.30–5.30 pm Vespers of Saint Gregory Palamas in the Byzantine Holy Church of Taxiarchis Metropolis.

First Session

In the hall of the Youth Center of the Holy Metropolis.

6.00–8.00 pm

Start – Greetings.

Metropolitan Kallinikos of Kastoria: Introductory speech (15').

Simeon Paschalidis, professor of the Department of...