Start of classes at the Byzantine Music Schools of I. M. Etoloakarnaniatranslated

The Consecration Service for the start of the new academic year at the Byzantine Music Schools of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania was performed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Damaskinos.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Holy Church of the Holy Trinity of Agrini, he performed the Consecration for the start of the new educational year at the "David the Psalmist" Byzantine Music School of Agrini, while on the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Spyridon of the Holy City of Messolonghi, he performed the Consecration at the School of Byzantine Music of Messolonghi "Agios Ioannis Koukouzelis".

The Directors of the Schools, the teaching staff and the students, including those enrolled in the first year of studies, participated in the Masses.

His Holiness, addressing the Directors, teachers, students and their parents, expressed his joy at the start of another educational year and congratulated the contributors to this important educational and spiritual effort of the local Church.

He emphasized that Principals, teachers, students, parents and guardians constitute a spiritual family, which...