Minister of Education S. Zaharakis: The Greek State's long-term commitment is the support of the Patriarchates of Athens and the Sinai Monasterytranslated

From today, Thursday, November 5, 2026, the new draft law of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, which promotes the institutional support of the Presbyterian Patriarchates and the Holy Monastery of Agia Catherine of Sinai, through the establishment of 600 organic clerical positions of the Community, is put into public electronic consultation. As ope.gr wrote earlier, the draft law has the full title: "Incorporation of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Establishment of organic Clergy positions - Ecclesiastical education - Primary, Secondary education - Vocational education - Higher education - Sports clubs - Professional, working sports and other provisions".

The Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Sofia Zaharakis, stated: "The support of the Presbyterian Patriarchates and the Holy Monastery of Sinai is a timeless commitment of the Greek State towards history, Orthodoxy and Hellenism of the Diaspora. With the establishment of 600 organic clerical positions, we strengthen their presence and work. At the same time, with the inclusion of ASPAITE in EKPA, the expansion of the Digital...