Traditionally, on the Feast of the Holy Spirit, the teachers and the graduates of the Theological Academy and Seminary join to participate in the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Vladimir – Rector of this high education institution.
After the Divine Liturgy, celebrated with the participation of numerous priests and deacons, His Eminence Vladimir congratulated the graduates, wishing them to become worthy servants of the Holy Altar and to preach fearlessly the saving Truth of Gospel.
In his turn, the pro-rector of the Academy, Mitred Archpriest, Associate Professor Vetchislav Cazacu, thanked His Eminence for parental guidance and care for the TheologicalAcademy and Seminary, mentioning that both the teachers and the students remain obedient to the Arch-pastor, ready to follow his advice for the perseverance of the faith.
Then the graduates’ oath was read out, and the Metropolitan handed out the diplomas to all graduates. After receiving archpastoral blessing, all participants united in an agape dinner.