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When is it not too late to take back what we are deprived of?translated

September 20, 2026 · 1 min read

An incident from a school in Thessaloniki remains throughout time the voice of all those who do not find a response in the media. Read the incident in a school in Thessaloniki which remains a lesson for teachers and for all of us: The children ask the teacher in the classroom!! Sir, because we didn't pray because it was raining, can we pray in the classroom before we start the lessons?

No, says the gentleman, the law does not allow it.

Outside allowed, inside forbidden?

We will pray.

They started, one at the beginning and one by one the voices joined until they ended in a chorus:

"Holy God, Holy Mighty...

"No one was missing. Not a single one was concerned about the teacher's comments or the grade. The incident happened in a high school in the Thessaloniki region.

Well done to the whole department. A spark is needed… and that spark is still kept burning in the hearts of some young children. They are not protesting in the streets, but they are demanding with their attitude that everything in our country is not leveled. One hope and one support remained in their hearts, faith in God. And they don't negotiate that.

An old text, but as relevant as ever. Our faith...

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