The Samara Metropolis launched an intensive course for the Synodal Department of Religious Educationtranslated

With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius, on October 18, the opening of courses for current and future leaders of biblical groups took place. The intensive course was developed by the Synodal Department of Religious Education and Catechesis and is dedicated to the cycle of Gospel parables. Participants are offered a ready-made methodology for conducting Bible groups in their parishes; the participants themselves will gain the necessary experience in practice. All meetings except the first and last will be remote. The first meeting took place in the Spiritual Educational Cluster “Startup of the Spirit”, which recently opened its doors to young people and everyone who wants to join an active life based on the teachings of the Orthodox Church. The participants were introduced to the Patriarchal Bible study program, given practical recommendations for leading groups, and general issues related to further training were discussed. The intensive course will continue until the end of the year, and after the Nativity of Christ, at Christmastime, those who completed the training will be awarded certificates from the Synodal Department of Religious Education.

The intensive course has inter-diocesan coverage and includes students from the Samara and Kinel dioceses; the course will be taught by specialists from the Samara and Kinel dioceses. Samara Metropolis...