Sanctification at the School of Byzantine and Traditional Music of I.N. Zoodochou Pigis Academytranslated

Yesterday, Wednesday October 21, 2026, in an atmosphere of spiritual joy and emotion, the established Consecration for the start of the new school year was held at the School of Byzantine and Traditional Music of the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigis Academy. The consecration ceremony was performed by the Most Reverend Bishop of Christoupolis, Mr. Varnavas, Proto-Secretary of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, who conveyed to everyone the paternal wishes and blessings of the Blessed Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Mr. Hieronymus II.

The ceremony was attended by His Eminence Archimandrite Fr. Irenaios Nakos, General Director of the Foundation of Byzantine and Traditional Music of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, under whose auspices the School operates, as well as the Director of the School, distinguished Cantor and Choirmaster Mr. Spyridon Pavlakis.

The "present" was also given by the entire teaching staff, a number of old and new students who are starting their journey in learning our ancient ecclesiastical and traditional music, as well as the President of the Federation of Chanters Associations of Greece (OMSIE), Mr. Fotios - Angelos Mandalos.

After the consecration, His Holiness addressed...