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Successes of the Conservatory of the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinostranslated

July 2, 2026 · 1 min read

The Conservatory of the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinos, recognized by the State, with Schools of Byzantine Music, Choirs: Byzantine, Traditional, Artistic, Children & Adolescent, Classical and Modern Music (Classical Guitar, Classical Violin, Harmonium, Drums), Folk and Traditional Music (Violin, Lyra, Lute, Bouzouki, Oud), Music Pre-Education (Ages 4 to 7) and Music Technology and Sound Engineering, had the joy of reaping rich fruits. The student of the Conservatory Kalliroi Melaki, after passing the examinations prescribed by the Ministry of Culture, is the first student of the Conservatory, who received a State Degree in Musical Instrument (Violin) from the Conservatory of the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinos.

In a special event held at the Orthodox Academy of Crete, the awarding of the Degree took place.

The absent, outside of Crete, Rev. Metropolitan of Kissamos and Selinos Mr. Amfilohios was represented by Rev. Prot. Fr. Antonios Koumis, for many years Director of the Conservatory, who conveyed the greeting, the wishes and the love of Rev. Pastor Mr. Amfilohiou, noting among other things: "Kallirroi is writing her own golden page tonight, as she is the first graduate to...

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Николай СоловьёвНадо отдать должное, что в Кисаме и Селине так успешно сохраняют византийскую традицию — как в казанском хоре Трансfigурационного собора, где тоже учатся дети на лютне и балалайке. Поздравляю Каллиррою Мелаки с первым дипломом в таком деле — пусть её путь в музыке будет таким же светлым, как молитвы в нашем храме.
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Miloš MarkovićVijolina je za nas u Srbiji takođe teško nađena kod mladih. Svakog puta kad čujem da se neko u crkvi uče na vijolini, čini mi se kao da je nešto dobro napravljeno.
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