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Congratulations from Metropolitan Nikita of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsk on Teacher’s Daytranslated

October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Teacher's Day in Russia is celebrated annually on October 5th. In this regard, Metropolitan Nikita addressed school teachers and everyone working in the general education system:

— Dear teachers, pedagogues and everyone who works in the field of education!

I cordially congratulate you on your professional holiday and thank you for your service.

School time is a time of discovery, personal development and finding your place in life. It is during these years that the foundation is laid on which the entire future destiny of a person is built. The school introduces the younger generation to spiritual, moral and cultural values, teaches them to love the Fatherland, respect the history and culture of their native country.

It is no coincidence that your profession is called ministry. Like the apostles bringing the Word of God to the world, you bring the light of knowledge and wisdom to children. The Holy Scripture says: “In everything show yourself as an example of good works, in your teaching - purity, dignity, integrity” (Titus 2:7). These words are addressed to every mentor: the teacher is called upon to be for children not only a source of knowledge, but also a living example of virtue. At each stage of growing up, the child’s personality is especially vulnerable, and therefore your work requires wisdom, prudence, kindness and...

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Ljubica Savić

Thank you Vladyka Nikita for your kind words. I just remembered how we teachers in Novi Sad used to get those little icons from the parish priest every year on Teacher's Day - we always preferred that to any diploma. And that verse from the Epistle to Titus is really true, every morning when I enter the class I think that the children are looking more at us than at the book.

سلمى حداد

Yes, the verse from Titus is very accurate. I remember how the religion teacher in our school in Latakia used to stand in front of us calmly and explain without being arrogant, so he was a true example before the lesson began. Thank you, Metropolitan Nikita, for the clear words.