Greetings from Metropolitan Vasily of Ekaterinodar and Kuban to the participants of the XV Sretensky spiritual and educational readings of the Tikhoretsk diocesetranslated

Greetings from Metropolitan Vasily of Ekaterinodar and Kuban to the participants

XV Sretensky spiritual and educational readings of the Tikhoretsk diocese “Christian teaching about man and the challenges of modern technologies”

Beloved fathers, brothers and sisters in the Lord! I cordially welcome all participants in the XV Sretensky spiritual and educational readings of the Tikhoretsk diocese, dedicated to the topic “Christian teaching about man and the challenges of modern technologies.”

The theme of the current Readings seems especially significant in the context of the events we are experiencing today. Technological progress is a pressing and difficult issue. Does the digital age contribute to the search for truth or, on the contrary, does it lead people away from the right path? We are often wary of innovation. And with good reason, since seemingly flawless technology in the wrong hands can become destructive. Or, what is much worse, it will be used with malicious intent.

Therefore, the main task of these Readings is to comprehend the essence of technology, determine the right guidelines for their development and direct their capabilities to serve for the benefit of the Fatherland.

I prayerfully wish you all good health, peace of mind, endless help from...