Consecration for the start of the new academic year at the Orthodox Theological Academy of Canadatranslated

"Study yourself as a disciple to present yourself to God... correcting the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Canada Mr. Apostolos performed the Consecration for the start of the new academic year of the Patriarchal Orthodox Theological Academy of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada.

The Most Holy Bishop of Patara, Mr. Athenagoras, Director of the Academy, participated in the Service. The professors and students were also present, as well as the President of the National Philoptochos of the Holy Archdiocese.

His Eminence wished the students a blessed and fruitful academic year. He emphasized that theological education is not only the acquisition of knowledge. It is a course of faith, spiritual cultivation and preparation for the ministry of the Church.

"I wish the new academic year to be full of God's grace and illumination. Advance in knowledge while growing in faith, humility and love. Theological knowledge becomes fruitful when it is accompanied by prayer and is transformed into a ministry to the Church and man."

The Archbishop referred with respect and gratitude to his predecessor,…