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A new academic year has begun at the Gymnasium named after St. Innocent of Moscowtranslated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 1, 2026, on the first day of the new school year, His Grace Archbishop Jonathan of Abakan and Khakassia performed a prayer service at the beginning of teaching for students and teachers of the Orthodox gymnasium named after St. Innocent of Moscow, the capital of Khakassia. Before the start of the prayer service, which was held for the first time in the high school building, the Ruling Bishop addressed teachers and students with a word of instruction. IN […]

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Ioana Stoica
I am glad that the moleben was now held in the new building for the older classes. Archbishop Ionaftan's teaching word before the prayer seems to me the most appropriate moment. I hope that the students start the year with enthusiasm, especially in painting and history, because the children there like it a lot.
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Elizabeth Wright
Yes, it’s good they finally held the moleben inside the new senior building. Archbishop Ionafan’s talk before the prayers always seems to settle everyone down nicely. I hope the children keep that same energy right through to the end of the year, especially in history.
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Светлана Кузнецова
I'm glad that the prayer service was finally held right in the new high school building. Bishop Jonathan’s word before prayer always sets us up in a special way. I wonder if this year the history program was changed a lot or left as before?
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