The V International Youth Forum “School of a Young Theologian” started in Dagestantranslated

On September 21, 2026, the grand opening of the V International Youth Forum “School of a Young Theologian” took place in Dagestan.

The event is organized by the Dagestan Humanitarian Institute with the assistance of the Foundation for Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education.

In his speech at the opening of the School, the director of the Foundation for the Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education, Mikhail Gryaznov, noted that modern spiritual and theological education is designed to make a significant contribution to the education of the individual, strengthen peace between representatives of traditional religions of Russia, and promote mutual understanding and social harmony.

The greeting of Archbishop Varlaam of Makhachkala and Derbent to the organizers and participants of the School was announced by priest Sergius Abasov, dean of the Makhachkala church district.

“The centuries-old history, diversity of peoples, cultures and religious traditions of our region provide rich material not only for academic research, but also for solving many problems facing humanity,” the archpastor noted. — On this earth, the dialogue of peoples and religions is not a tribute to pluralism, especially not an abstract concept, but an urgent necessity, an everyday personal...