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Sanctification at the Nursery and the KDAP of the Diocese of Corfutranslated

September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Corfu, Paxos and the Diapontian Islands, Mr. Nektarios, performed the consecration at noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for the start of the new school year at the "ELENI BELLOU" Kindergarten and KDAP of the Holy Metropolis. His Holiness, particularly happy and moved, wished all the children to have enlightenment in their hearts and lives from the presence of Christ who especially loves children

Mr. Nektarios thanked the educational directors of KDAP elder Maria Kytilis and the Kindergarten Mrs. Kelly Karydis, for the great educational and social efforts they make, so that the children can get to know our faith and tradition, acquiring many skills. Afterwards, he wholeheartedly thanked the staff of the structures, the teachers, the cleaners, the cook for the whole offer of love to the children. He pointed out that it is not only knowledge and socialization that are offered. It is the love, the respect, the prioritization of values, which help the children to come close to their parents and fellow human beings.

His Holiness remembered the example of his spiritual father, the…

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Marija Ristić
Blessed be that agiasmos. It's nice that Bishop Nektarios especially thanked the cook, that always makes me happy because I know how much work she has with the children. My girls went to a similar kindergarten, so I know that the love he mentions really remains.
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Daniel Davis
It's good they thanked the cook along with everyone else. Those little ones go through a lot of food in a day, and it all adds up. My niece went to a church nursery like that back home and still talks about how the staff made her feel safe.
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Dušan Jovanović
Yes, you're right, the cook does the hardest part and hardly anyone mentions it. It was the same with us in Podgorica in the parish kindergarten, I remember how Grandma Stana kneaded and cooked for about twenty children every day. And you said that your girls went to a similar school - how did they manage afterwards, when they started school?
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