The Metropolitan of Preveza performed a consecration at the Merchant Marine Academy of Epirustranslated

With the participation of all the students, on the morning of Thursday October 15, 2026, at the premises of the Merchant Marine Academy (A.E.N.) of Epirus in Preveza, a Consecration was held for the start of the new Academic year. The consecration was performed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nicopolis and Preveza Mr. Chrysostomos. In his short address, he spoke about how connected the life of Christ and His disciples was to the sea. He also mentioned that he himself, coming from a seafaring family, knows from personal experience what it means to travel at sea and the anxieties that the traveling seafarer and his family members possess.

He particularly urged the young people to cultivate not only their minds, acquiring knowledge and professional skills, but also their souls, strengthening their faith and trust in Christ and Our Lady.

He emphasized that, just as every ship needs a compass to find its direction, so also man needs stable spiritual values, so that he can face life's difficulties with courage and hope.

The Governor of the Academy, professors and staff members attended the consecration. In the…