Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria inaugurates the renovated old complex of the Orthodox Academy of Cretetranslated

In the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinos on November 23, the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Mr. Theodore II for the Inauguration of the renovated Orthodox Academy of Crete.  The Holy Diocese of Kissamos and Selinos is preparing to experience great spiritual joys and historical moments in the coming days, as it will welcome on Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Holy Cara of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.

The second great and historic moment for the Local Church is the inauguration of the completely renovated building complex of the Orthodox Academy of Crete. The ceremony will take place at 5 pm on Monday, November 23, 2026. In fact, as Metropolitan Amfilochios announced in his Circular, the opening ceremony will be performed by the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Mr. Theodore II.

Afterwards, the unveiling of the votive plaque and the Inauguration of the "Metropolitan Ireneos Galanakis" and "Dr. Alexandros K. Papaderou" halls will take place, as a small debt to these two blessed persons without whom the Academy would not exist.

Then, in the main multi-purpose hall, will take place…