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Congratulations to the leadership and students of GSSU on the beginning of the new academic year and Knowledge Day 09/01/2026translated

September 1, 2026 · 1 min read

On September 1, the head of the sector for interaction with higher educational institutions of the Kolomna diocese, priest Alexander Sirin, took part in a festive event at the Kolomna State Social and Humanitarian University dedicated to the beginning of the new academic year and the Day of Knowledge. Father Alexander congratulated the rector, teaching staff, guests and students of the university on this significant day. In his speech, the priest noted that one of the most valuable qualities for a person is the ability to learn, to learn new things, and wished that studying would become a truly favorite activity for everyone, so that the interest in life, people and good books, the love for goodness and beauty would never fade in the hearts of the children. Because all this makes a person’s life full and joyful, helps him become successful and happy, change both his heart and the world around him for the better. Father Alexander wished God's help to all “teachers and students” in the new school year and in all good endeavors.

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Ευάγγελος Παπαγεωργίου

Happy birthday to all students and teachers. Father Alexander said it very well about "learning to learn"; this is the most useful thing you get from university. I also wish everyone strength and patience this year.

Παρασκευή Κωνσταντίνου

I agree with you Evangel, "learning to learn" is indeed the most important thing left after graduation. I remember my grandmother saying that even in her 80s she learned new recipes from the radio. I also hope that everyone will be patient, especially with the first readings of September.

Γιώργος Παπαγεωργίου

You remember that about your grandmother well, Friday. Again, I learned this from my father, who at 65 was still reading newspapers and asking his children about new things. "Learning to learn" is the key, as long as we don't just leave it to words. What do you think, does September's patience help, or does she need some herbal tea as well?