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Message of the Metropolitan of Messinia Chrysostomos to those successful in Higher Educationtranslated

July 25, 2026 · 1 min read

The message of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Messinia, Mr. Chrysostomos, to those successful in Higher Education. my dear children,

It is with great joy and pride that I address all of you, those who have succeeded in Higher Education, fulfilling their dreams, their goals and their expectations. As academic citizens, you are now starting a new path that is also laborious but also more responsible because now your studies have reference to man, to society, to the common good, while they generally concern the future and the benefit of our Homeland.

At this moment and throughout your academic course but also during your studies, you should not overlook the decisive role, contribution and help of your parents, your teachers and all those persons who stood by you and supported you. With the confidence of success you should not forget your friends and classmates, not only those who succeeded but also those who did not manage to experience the joy of this success, since the road is not closed for them either but they can look for other ways out with…

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Barbara Wiśniewska

Congratulations to everyone who passed. What I like most is this sentence: studies should be about man, society and the common good, not just about your own benefits. In Poland, we also often forget about it.

Dorota Wiśniewska

I'm glad that this sentence also hit you, Basia. In our parish in Lublin, we often repeat that studies are not just a diploma for a CV, but also service. And how is it going in your choir - do you have more young people who have graduated from high school?

Emma Mitchell

It's good to see the bishop reminding the kids not to forget their parents and teachers who helped them get there. That line about studies being for people, society, and the common good instead of just personal gain stuck with me too, same as you both said. In our parish here we tell the graduates pretty much the same thing every year.

Николай Петков

I agree with the bishop - it is important not to forget the parents and teachers who supported us. I particularly liked that he emphasized that pursuits should serve the individual, society and the common good, not just personal gain. In our choir, we often talk about this, especially when new young people come after graduation.

Sotir Nako

Yes, I really liked that the Metropolitan emphasizes not to forget the parents and teachers who supported us. Even I, when my son entered the faculty, forced him to sit down for a dinner and thank both grandmothers for making him food during the exams. Studies about people and society, not just about yourself – that's true.

Daniel Davis

Yeah, it's solid advice. My old man drove me to every Saturday revision session when I was sitting my A-levels, and I still feel bad I didn't thank him enough at the time. Do you lot do anything particular in the parish for the ones who didn't get in this round?

Michał Kaczmarek

I'm glad that this sentence about man and the common good also touched you, Basia. In our parish in Gdańsk, the priest often says the same thing when handing out certificates - that studies are not only a career, but also helping others. Do you think it would be possible to show this in everyday work in the store where I work?

Ana Kostić

Thank you for sharing this text, it really touched me that the bishop reminds children not to forget their parents and teachers who carried them through everything. In our parish in Kragujevac, we also always say that studies are not only for personal gain, but to serve society and the motherland. And what do you do with those who have not passed this time, do you have a special prayer or conversation in church?

Adam Nowak

Yes, Basia, this opinion about man and the common good is the most important. In my case in Gdańsk, my grandson has also just passed his exam and I keep telling him that studies are not just about a piece of paper, but that he should remember about the people around him. And when you see it in your parish garden, does it help you in everyday matters?

Sophia Scott

Yeah, it's easy to take that parental taxi service for granted until later. In our parish we usually have a quiet coffee after Liturgy for the ones who didn't get their first choice, just so they know the sky isn't falling and can talk about resits or different paths. Did your dad ever get that proper thank-you in the end?