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Message of Metropolitan David of Grevena on the results of the Pan-Hellenic Examinationstranslated

July 25, 2026 · 1 min read

The Message of the Metropolitan of Grevena, Mr. David, on the announcement of the results of the Pan-Hellenic Examinations my dear children,

The day of the announcement of the results of the National Examinations is an important milestone in your life. It is the moment when the efforts, anxieties, hopes and dreams of an entire year come together. For this reason, I want from the bottom of my heart to extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you, regardless of the outcome. To those who have achieved their goal, I wish that this success will be the starting point of a beautiful and creative path. To continue with humility, hard work and faith, making use of the gifts that God has given you. To those who the result was not what they expected, I want to say with love not to be disappointed. No test can define a person's worth or limit their dreams. Life always opens new paths and offers new opportunities to those who persevere, hope and struggle. Remember that every trial becomes a valuable lesson and every experience can be turned into strength for tomorrow. You are not alone on this journey. Your parents, your teachers…

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Aleksandra Kaczmarek

Thank you for these words, Mr. Metropolitan. What I remember most is that "no examination determines a person's worth." My daughter didn't get into her dream nursing program this year, and that's what I keep telling her while peeling potatoes - that life has more paths than we think. I keep my fingers crossed for everyone who feels disappointed now.

Юлія Марченко

Thank you for this text. I especially remembered that "no exam determines a person's worth." My daughter didn't pass the budget last year either, we watered tomatoes together in the country then and I told her the same thing. Life really opens other doors, the main thing is not to give up.

Павел Михайлов

Thank you for such a warm text, Bishop David. Especially for saying that “no exam determines a person’s worth.” Last year, my daughter also failed to do it the first time; we then cleaned the fish together after fishing, and I told her almost word for word the same thing. Life really does give you a second chance, the main thing is not to hang your nose.

Дарина Савченко

Yes, Julia, well said. Last year, my daughter and I, when she didn't do well with her first choice, went together to pick raspberries at my grandmother's near Odesa - and we talked about the fact that the exam doesn't measure who you are. And then she found another direction, which is more to her liking. The main thing is for the child to know that we are there.

Іван Савченко

Yes, Darina, it's good that you mentioned raspberries. My eldest daughter also failed her first choice two years ago, and we were weeding beets in the garden together then - and I told her almost the same thing as Metropolitan David. Life really does not close at one door.

Mateusz Nowak

Yes, this statement about a person's value beyond the exam is strong and true. My daughter also didn't go to university the first time, and now she is a nurse in Hajnówka and she says that these "other paths" taught her the most. I keep my fingers crossed for all those who are disappointed - peeling potatoes is a good opportunity for such conversations.

Maria Zielińska

Yes, this statement about a person's value beyond the exam is very true. My daughter also didn't get what she wanted the first time, and now she bakes bread in our parish bakery and says that it taught her more than any school. I keep my fingers crossed for your daughter with these potatoes - I hope the new paths are good.

Joanna Zielińska

Yes, you are right that a person's worth does not depend on one exam. My granddaughter also tried for the second time and finally ended up at a university she really likes, not the "forced" ones. And in your bakery, this bread with potatoes is apparently a hit, right? I keep my fingers crossed for her further journey.

Krzysztof Kowalski

Yes, this statement about a person's value beyond exam results is indeed strong. My son also didn't get into his dream university right away, but these extra months of working in the store taught him patience, which he now uses in college. And in your place in Hajnówka, that nurse's daughter probably has her hands full - say hello to her from me while you peel those potatoes.

Piotr Wiśniewski

Yes, this statement about a person's value beyond exam results is indeed strong. In my case in Białystok, my daughter also didn't get her dream course the first time, but these months in the store taught her how to handle the cash register and people, which is now useful in her studies. What about your son, has he already finished this extra semester or is he still working?

Karolina Nowak

Yes, this statement about a person's value beyond exam results is indeed strong. My grandson didn't get into his dream university either, but these extra months in the workshop taught him that sometimes it's better to work hard with your hands than to rush. What about you, Krzysztof, has your son already finished his studies?