Start of Parish Bible Study Circles in I.M. Etoloakarnaniatranslated

With the aim of making the word of the Bible better known, familiar and loved by people of all ages, Bible Study Circles begin in the new church year in all the Parishes of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania.

It is one of the longest and most essential missionary activities of the Church, through which the faithful have the opportunity to approach the sacred text of the Holy Bible in a systematic way, to search for the deeper meaning of the biblical texts and to connect their message with everyday life.

The Circles are addressed to adult parishioners, men and women, and will be held on a weekly basis, with the Parish Priests in charge. In a climate of communication and free dialogue, the participants will have the opportunity to study the Holy Bible, ask questions, exchange concerns and discover the timeless richness of the Gospel discourse.

For the Church, the Holy Bible is not a simple historical or philological text, but a living testimony of God's revelation and the foundation of Christian life. The Apostle Paul, addressing the…