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The preservation of the Patriarchal School of Zion is also a national issuetranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The Patriarchal School of Jerusalem is a living nucleus of Greek education and Orthodox tradition in the heart of the Holy Land. In an interview with Cretaone 102.3 and Antigoni Andreaki, the headmaster of the Patriarchal School, Fr.

Father Vassilios underlined the importance of the presence of a Greek school in Jerusalem, not only as an educational institution but also as a body for maintaining the Greek presence.

"Having a Greek school in Jerusalem, the cradle of Christianity, we can support the institution of the Patriarchate and talk about a Patriarchate that has Orthodox and Greek continuity. It is also a national issue", he emphasized.

Referring to the concerns that parents may have due to the situation in the region, Father Vassilios emphasized that the safety of children is an absolute priority. "The children themselves conveyed the climate of security to their parents. There was no concern that warranted an emergency response. There was…

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Сергей Петров

It’s good that Father Vasily said directly - this is a national matter too. The Greek school in the very heart of Jerusalem really maintains a living connection there with the Patriarchate, without it it would be completely different. I wonder how many kids from Greece are studying there now?

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ნანა ბერიძე

Father Vasili said well that it is also national. If the children themselves report to their parents that they are safe, then it is even worth sending them there.

Gheorghe Munteanu

Yes, Father Vasile clearly said that it is also a national matter. That Greek school in the heart of Jerusalem keeps alive the connection with the Patriarchate, without it it would be different. I wonder how many kids from Greece are there now.

Grace Thomas

It's good Fr Vasileios said straight out that keeping the school going is a national matter too. The bit about the children themselves telling their parents it's safe there really stood out — that carries more weight than any official statement. I wonder how many Greek kids are studying at the Patriarchal School right now.

Борис Илиев

It is good that Father Vassily said it clearly - that it is also a national issue. I especially liked how the children themselves told their parents that they felt safe there, it sounded more convincing than any official assurances. I wonder how many Greek children are currently studying at the Patriarchal School.