Pastoral visit of Bartholomew of Kilkis to the 2nd Gymnasium of Kilkistranslated

On Friday, October 16, 2026, the school community of the 2nd Experimental Gymnasium of Kilkis welcomed with great joy the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Polyanis and Kilkisi, Mr. Bartholomew, in the context of his pastoral care for student youth and the ongoing interest of the local Church in the education and training of young people. His Eminence, accompanied by the Head of I.N. Archimandrite of Agios Dimitrios Kilkis Fr. Epifanio Theodoridis, was enthusiastically received by the Management and Teachers of the School, while he had the opportunity to meet the students and chat with them in a cordial and welcoming atmosphere.

During his communication with the students, the Pastor addressed paternal words of love and spiritual encouragement, referring to the importance of education, the cultivation of morals and the formation of a personality based on respect, solidarity and love for fellow human beings.

He emphasized that knowledge acquires a deeper meaning when it is accompanied by values, sensitivity and willingness to give, exhorting young people to walk in their lives with faith in God, responsibility and optimism.

At the same time,…