Rethymno: 2nd Meeting of Members of the Catechetical Youth Project and Consecration for the start of the new catechetical yeartranslated

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the "THEOMITOR" Center for Cultural and Social Ministry, the second meeting this year of the members of the Catechetic Youth Project of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos took place. First, the Consecration sequence was performed for the start of the new catechetical year by Theophilus. Bishop of Tamiss Mr. Panaretos, Patriarchal Exarch of Lithuania, co-prayer of Rev. Pastor, Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avlopotamos Mr. Prodromos.

This was followed by wishes and paternal advice from the two High Priests for the important and crucial work of the Catechesis of the young. Rev. Pastor Mr. Prodromos welcomed the responsible Youth Priests, Catechists and Catechists with fatherly words, while Theophilus. Mr. Panaretos shared with the attendees personal experiences and experiences regarding the approach of young people to the devotional life of the Church. At the same time, he praised the participation of so many women in the work of Catechesis, who, as other Myrobearers, become heralds of Christ's presence in the world.

Afterwards, the Protosygellos of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos and Abbot of the Holy Monastery took the floor...