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"On the steps of prevention": What is included in the joint initiative of the Archdiocese and the Region on domestic violencetranslated

July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

It concerns the cooperation of the Region of Attica with the Ecclesiastical Foundation of Youth and Family of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, in order to consolidate zero tolerance towards any form of abuse - Pilot application in 30 parishes of the Archdiocese of Athens. The Regional Governor of Attica and the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Mr. Ieronymos last week signed a Program Agreement for the implementation of the program "(S)the steps of prevention" which is starting as a pilot in 30 parishes with a focus on the prevention of gender and domestic violence.

In the context of the formation of a strong network of prevention, information and social awareness against gender-based and domestic violence, the Regional Governor of Attica Nikos Hardalias and His Beatitude Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Hieronymos II proceeded to sign a Programmatic Agreement for the implementation of the program "(S)the steps of prevention".

Two-year initiative – Pilot implementation in 30 parishes According to the update from the Region, the contract with a total budget of 131,100 euros (plus VAT), is covered entirely by the Region of Attica's own resources and concerns the...

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Ольга ПоповаIt’s good that the church and the region are taking on such a thing together. In our parishes, too, sometimes families are silent about violence, but we need to teach people to immediately speak up and help. The main thing is that from these 30 enories real help comes, and not just paper.

Ксения МакароваI agree, Olga, this also happens in our Kazan parishes - they are silent because they are ashamed or are afraid that they will judge. It’s good that they start with training, and not just with papers. What exactly do you think should be told at the first meetings in the church - about helplines or about how a priest can help without publicity?

Надежда ВасильеваI agree, Ksenia, in our Samara parishes they are also most often silent for fear of condemnation. At the first meetings, in my opinion, it is better to start with simple stories about how you can safely get out of the situation, and only then give helplines. Have you already had such conversations in Kazan or are they still at the planning stage?