I.M. Nea Smyrni: Ceremony of Consecration and awarding of degrees and diplomas at the School of Byzantine Musictranslated

On Tuesday, October 27 at 7.00 pm, the Hon. Metropolitan of Nea Smyrna Mr. Simeon performed the Consecration at the School of Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music of the Holy Metropolis. Before the awarding of the degrees and diplomas, His Excellency and then the Director of the School, Mr. Dimitrios Verykios, addressed the teachers and students present.

His Eminence at the beginning of his speech wished a good and blessed school year to all the students and teachers with the embassies of His eternal Mother and the first-called Apostle Andrew, in whose shadow the School stands. Addressing the new students, among others, he said that "it is comforting that this year there is a greater attendance compared to other years. My wish is that you will not only come but also stay. And if you encounter some minor difficulties, do not bend and do not give in, do not turn your back on us but endure to the end. The truth is that just as any object we try to get to know requires effort, persistence and constant effort, the same is true with Byzantine Music. So, you should prepare yourself mentally…