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S.M.Y.K. Chania: Joy, optimism and hope from Eugene of Crete for the nursery of the new clergy of the Churchtranslated

September 29, 2026 · 1 min read

With the presence of the Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, the Consecration was held for the start of the new academic year of the Apprenticeship School for Clerical Candidates of Crete, at the School's headquarters in the Holy Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronou. The Consecration was performed by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, who personally responded to the invitation of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronos, Mr. Titos and the new Management of the School, wishing, as he characteristically mentioned, to be close to the religious students, the teachers and the people who minister to this important work of the Church of Crete.

Joy, optimism and hope for the nursery of young clergy In his speech, the Reverend Mr. Eugenios expressed his joy, optimism and hope for the S.M.Y.K., which he described as a "nursery for the new clergy of our Church".

He placed particular emphasis on the need for tomorrow's clergy to primarily acquire ecclesiastical ethos and mentality, alongside the necessary education and training, so that they can respond with awareness, spiritual maturity and mental endurance to the needs of the modern...

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