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Consecration of the opening of Marriage and Family Support Centers - Parent Schools of I.M. Piraeustranslated

November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

The consecration of the beginning of the meetings of the Marriage and Family Support Centers - Parenting Schools of the Holy Metropolis of Piraeus, was held yesterday, Thursday, November 5, 2026, in the Holy Church of Agios Demetrius, Piraeus, by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Piraeus, Mr. Seraphim. Addressing those present, His Holiness made special reference to the work carried out by the Marriage and Family Support Centers - Parenting Schools of the Holy Metropolis of Piraeus for 43 years, proclaiming the message of life, love, fullness, authenticity and authenticity of man.

Referring to the institution of the family, he characteristically noted: "The family is the center of life and the cell of life. It is she who brings us to God and Father of all, since the relationship of fatherhood is the guarantee of unity and love". Speaking about the purpose of human life and stating that "we have been called to become communicants of divine nature", he underlined that this becomes possible when we imitate our Almighty Creator in all respects and become collaborators and accomplices in the mystery of life".

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