Archpriest Dmitry Polokhov gave a lecture on moral theology at the Yekaterinodar Theological Seminary.translated

On October 28, Archpriest Dimitry Polokhov, Vice-Rector for Research and Theological Work at the Saratov Theological Seminary, gave a lecture at the Yekaterinodar Theological Seminary. Father Dimitry arrived in Krasnodar at the invitation of Metropolitan Vasily of Yekaterinodar and Kuban to participate in the missionary section of the XXXII All-Kuban Cyril and Methodius Readings. The meeting focused on understanding morality in the Orthodox tradition. During his speech, Father Dimitry presented his textbook on moral theology, "Morality in the Orthodox Tradition," to the students and elaborated on its contents, revealing key concepts. Archpriest Dimitry Polokhov's publications and articles can be found on the "Azbuka Vera" portal. The central focus of his presentation was a discussion of the methodological foundations of Orthodox ethics. Archpriest Dimitry emphasized that when considering any moral questions, it is necessary to proceed from the image of Jesus Christ, who is the absolute guide for believers. The lecturer spoke about the highest goal of a Christian's moral life—deification (theosis)—and noted that the Beatitudes serve as the foundation of a person's spiritual and moral existence.