XII Regional Pokrovsky educational readings opened in Gomeltranslated

On November 3, 2026, the opening of the XII Regional Pokrovsky educational readings “Christian teaching about man and the challenges of modern technologies” took place at the Gomel State Regional Palace of Children and Youth Creativity.

The ruling bishops of the Gomel and Turov dioceses addressed those present with a welcoming speech: Archbishop Stefan of Gomel and Zhlobin and Bishop of Turov and Mozyr Leonid, as well as the deputy head of the main department of education of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee Kovaleva E.G.

In the plenary part, reports were made on the Christian understanding of man, the opportunities and risks of using artificial intelligence, the impact of digital transformation on the individual, as well as the preservation of spiritual and moral guidelines in the educational and family environment.

Methodologist of the educational and methodological department of information technologies of the Gomel Regional Institute for Educational Development S. V. Bykovsky made a report “Use of artificial intelligence: opportunities and risks.”

Rector of the Biblical and Theological Courses of the Gomel Diocese, rector of the parish of the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” Archpriest Vadim Kochan...