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Message of the Bishop of Matzouga and V. Madagascar on the Results of the Nationwide Examinationstranslated

July 25, 2026 · 1 min read

The Message of the Theophilus Bishop of Matzouga and Northern Madagascar, Mr. Nifonos, on the Results of the Pan-Hellenic Examinations. my dear children,

On the occasion of the announcement of the results of the Panhellenic Examinations, I wish to express to all of you my undivided love, my warmest wishes and the prayers that accompany your new beginning.

First of all, I heartily congratulate those who managed to fulfill their goal. Your success is the vindication of your efforts, perseverance and personal sacrifices. I wish the Lord to illuminate your every next step, so that your academic course becomes the foundation for offering love and goodness to our society.

With exactly the same paternal love, my thoughts also go out to you who did not see the result you expected. My children, don't let an exam judge your worth or snuff out your dreams. Life opens up many different paths, and many times God leads our steps where we least expect it, for our own good. Do not lose your faith, courage and hope. Every difficulty in life can be the beginning of a new, even more beautiful beginning.

Remember guys…

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Peter Adams
Thanks for sharing this, Bishop Niphon’s words are spot on. The part that really hit me was when he said not to let one exam decide your worth – I’ve seen that with my own kids’ friends who didn’t get the marks they wanted but ended up on much better paths later. Keeps the perspective right.
ქეთევან კაპანაძე
Yes, Bishop Nifon says it well, don't let an exam judge you. Last year my son didn't get into Law which he wanted, but he got into Agriculture and now he says it was the best thing that happened to him. Life has many roads, as he writes.
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Δήμητρα Νικολαΐδου
Yes, I agree with Bishop Nifona who says that life opens up many paths. My brother years ago dropped out of Medicine, went into Food Technology and now works in a laboratory which he likes much more. An exam is not the end.
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Θεόδωρος Γεωργίου
Yes, Bishop Niphon said it very well, don't let one exam judge your worth. My eldest son in '22 didn't get into the Mechanical Engineering he wanted, he went into Food Technology and now he says he found what suits him best. Life indeed has many paths.
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