A new academic year has begun at the Faculty of Theology in Bucharest: PS Varlaam Ploieșteanul, exhortations for studentstranslated

The opening of the new academic year 2026-2027 took place on Thursday at the "Justinian Patriarch" Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest.

The demonstrations began with the officiating of the Holy Liturgy at the "Saint Catherine" Church - University Chapel by the Most Reverend Father Varlaam Ploieșteanul, Patriarchal Vicar Bishop, together with the clergy, teachers of the theological education institution. The festive moment also included a Tedeum service.

At the end of the liturgical program, His Eminence read the blessing message for students and teachers of His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel.

"Being confessors of faith through word and deed, lovers of prayer and action, young people are missionaries in today's society, representing not only the future, but also the active and creative present of the Church. In this sense, the Church calls young people to be seekers, livers and witnesses of Christ's love for all people", His Beatitude conveyed.

"The development of one's own identity, the establishment and support of the Christian family, the birth and upbringing of children in the love of perennial values, the education of young people in the spirit of the Christian faith are priorities and...