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Metropolitan Bartholomew visited the Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University – News – Novosibirsk Metropolistranslated

July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 23, Metropolitan Bartholomew visited the Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU). During the visit, the head of the metropolis got acquainted with the work of the university and discussed the prospects for interaction... During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of interaction between the Novosibirsk diocese and the regional parliament. The dialogue participants paid special attention to joint projects in the field of spiritual and moral education... On July 21, on the day of remembrance of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk led the Divine Liturgy in the St. Sergius-Kazan Church in the village. Krasnoobsk. On July 23, the head of the Diocesan Department for the spiritual care of disabled children and children left without parental care, cleric of the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice”, Archpriest Al... On July 20, preparatory work took place in the church in the name of the Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow before the start of communications.

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Φωτεινή Παναγιωτοπούλου

The metropolitan did well to go to university. The issue of spiritual education in children is important, especially now that we see so many problems. It also had the report on children with special needs, I really liked that.

Agnieszka Kaczmarek

It's good that the metropolitan went to this university. Here in Hajnówka, teachers also sometimes invite priests to talk about parenting, especially with children with problems. What I liked most was that work with disabled children and orphans was mentioned - Aleksy's father from "Nieupiwajemoj Czaszki" does a real job there.

Νίκη Λαμπροπούλου

I agree, Fotini, the fact that he went to the NGOU shows that the Church wants to get into things and not just stay in the sanctuaries. Especially what you said about children with special needs, I also remembered Father Alexios who works exactly with these children, you noticed it well. How do you see it, could something similar be done in our schools here?

Γιώργος Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, Niki, I agree that the metropolitan going to the universities shows that the Church does not stay only inside the churches. What you say about father Alexios with the children is true, I also know him from his work. In our own schools here in Athens, I think something similar could be done, but first we need to see exactly what the teachers want, what do you think?