With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and at the invitation of Metropolitan Mercury of Rostov and Novocherkassk, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Religious Education and Catechesis of the Russian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Evgeny of Ekaterinburg and Verkhotursk visited the Rostov diocese.
Metropolitan Yekaterinburg and Verkhotursk.
On November 10, 2024, in the Week of the 20th Pentecost, on the day of the memory of St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov, Metropolitan Mercury, Metropolitan Eugene, Bishop Anthony of Volgodonsk and Salsky, Bishop Artemy of Taganrog celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rostov-on-Don.
The minister of general and professional education of the Rostov region Tamara Shevchenko, the head of the department of religious education and catechesis of the Rostov-on-Don diocese Olga Shevchenko, as well as numerous parishioners and pilgrims prayed at the service.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the minister of general and professional education of the Rostov region Tamara Shevchenko, as well as numerous parishioners and pilgrims.
The head of the Don Metropolitan Church made an archpastoral address, in which he congratulated those praying on the day of the memory of St. Demetrius of Rostov. Then Metropolitan Mercury welcomed Metropolitan Eugene. In his response, Metropolitan Eugene thanked Metropolitan Mercury for the joint prayer.
November 11, in the auditorium of the Rostov State University of Railway Transport.
On November 11 in the auditorium of Rostov State University of Railway Transport in the framework of XXIX Dimitrievsky educational readings «80th anniversary of the Great Victory: memory and spiritual experience of generations» held a plenary session of the regional teachers' conference «Spiritual and historical aspects of education in Russian education: traditions and innovations». The event was chaired by Metropolitan Mercury.
The presidium included: Metropolitan Eugene, First Deputy Minister of General and Professional Education of the Rostov region Sergey Anishchenkov, Chairman of the Committee of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region on interaction with public associations, youth policy, physical culture, sports and tourism Irina Zhukova, Rector of Rostov State University of Railway Transport Vladimir Vereskun, Head of Religious Education and Catechesis Rostov diocese Olga
The meeting was attended by more than 500 people, including figures of education, science and culture, clergy of the Don Metropolis, ORKSE teachers, members of the Regional Interinstitutional Methodological Council, winners of the I (regional) and II (interregional) stages of the All-Russian competition in the field of pedagogy, education and work with children and youth up to 20 years of age «For the moral feat of a teacher» 2024, future participants of the competition «For the moral feat of a teacher» in 2025.
Rector of Rostov State University of Railway Engineering Vladimir Vereskun.
The conference participants were welcomed by Rector of Rostov State University of Railway Engineering Vladimir Vereskun.
Rector of Rostov State University of Railway Transport Vladimir Vereskun addressed the conference participants with a welcoming speech.
Metropolitan Eugene made a report, emphasizing the relevance of the topic of education for the spiritual health of society and the state. The bishop paid special attention to the issues of upbringing and effective practices in this area.
Sergey Anishchankov and Irina Zhukova also spoke at the plenary session.
Metropolitan Mercury presented a report «Spiritual and historical aspects of upbringing in Russian education: traditions and innovations». Considering the importance of spiritual and moral education in Russian education, Metropolitan Mercury emphasized the significance of the educational role of schools and noted the successful implementation of joint initiatives in the Don region through the cooperation of the Ministry of General and Professional Education of the Rostov Region. region and the Metropolis of Don.
The key event of the plenary session was the award ceremony for the winners of the I (regional) and II (interregional) stages of the All-Russian competition in the field of pedagogy, education and work with children and youth under 20 years of age «For the moral feat of a teacher». Hieromonk Trifon (Umalatov), Head of the Events and Contests Sector of the Synodal Department of Religious Education and Catechesis, Executive Director of the Coordination Committee of the All-Russian Contest in the field of pedagogy, education and work with children and youth up to 20 years old &lquo;For the moral feat of a teacher» addressed the winners of the contest. Metropolitan Mercury and Sergei Anishchankov presented the winners of the contest with diplomas and valuable gifts.
On November 12 in the Media Park «Southern Region — DSTU» Rostov-on-Don in the format of video-conference took place the plenary session of the XXIX Dimitriyevsky Educational Readings «80th anniversary of the Great Victory: memory and spiritual experience of generations».
The plenary session of the XXIX Dimitriyevsky Educational Readings «80th anniversary of the Great Victory: memory and spiritual experience of generations» took place in the format of video-conference.
The meeting was moderated by Alexander Ishchenko, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region.
The presidium included Yuri Slyusar, acting governor of the Rostov region, Metropolitan Mercury, Metropolitan Evgeny, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District Anton Kalinin.
The forum was attended by Bishop Artemy of Taganrog, chairman of the Kherson Regional Duma Tatyana Tomilina, deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the region, deputies of the City Duma of the Don capital, heads and staff of ministries and municipalities of the Rostov region, representatives of the clergy, university community and intellectuals of the region.
Representatives of the Legislative Assembly, the Public Chamber of the Rostov region, ministries, departments, teaching community, clergy of the Don Metropolis, students of universities and colleges, representatives of the Youth Parliament, youth public organizations, as well as heads and staff of district administrations and representatives of law enforcement agencies also joined the broadcast of the meeting. In total, more than 2500 people took part in the forum.
At the beginning of the event the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region Alexander Ishchenko welcomed the participants of the plenary session.
Vice Governor Yuri Slyusar addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.
A welcome speech was delivered by Yuri Slyusar, the governor's deputy.
The welcome address of the Plenipotentiary Envoy of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District, Vladimir Vladimir Ustinov was read out by his deputy Anton Kalinin.
As part of the final day of the Dimitriyevsky Readings, six interactive platforms worked, which were in videoconference mode to communicate with the main forum site.
The Media Park also hosted a meeting of the regional branch of the World Russian People's Council with the participation of undergraduates of the Department of «Orthodox Culture and Theology». The theme of the meeting — ««Feat and heroism in the moral culture of the Russian people: theological, educational and pedagogical and socio-cultural aspects». The event was held under the guidance of the secretary of the regional branch of the VRNS, Priest Alexei Ovchinnikov.
On the basis of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region the work of the platform «Spiritual-historical experience of Russia: victorious unity» was held. The moderator was Igor Petrovsky, a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov Region, press secretary of the head of the Don Metropolitan Church.
In the administration of Volgodonsk worked platform «Sources of victory, lessons for modernity — historical parallels», which was headed by Bishop Anthony of Volgodonsk and Salsky. In the administration of Shakhty city they discussed the topic «Dramas and triumphs of the national history of the past century and their spiritual lessons»; moderated by Vladimir Petrov, acting head of the Shakhty city administration.
In the People's Military History Museum of the Great Patriotic War «Sambeksky Heights» the Minister of Culture of the Rostov region Anna Dmitrieva opened the topic «Preservation of historical memory through the cultural heritage of the Don»
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In the historical park «Russia — my history» a discussion «Education of the defender of the Fatherland on the military traditions of the Victors' generation» was held, which was presented by Petr Serov, Director of the Department for Cossacks and Cadet Educational Institutions of the Rostov region.
The plenary session included a speech by Metropolitan Evgeny. He, in particular, said: «On behalf of the chairman of the Christmas Educational Readings, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, I congratulate you on the plenary session of the forum dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, — an event sacred to all our people». Metropolitan Eugene emphasized the importance of the regional stage of the Christmas Readings as a platform for people striving for the prosperity of their homeland and the worthy upbringing of the younger generation. In conclusion, he noted that the theme of the current readings reflects the centuries-long spiritual tradition and the values of Orthodox civilization.
The Head of the Don Metropolis thanked the distinguished guests for their attention to the readings and participation in the forum. In his speech, Metropolitan Mercury noted the importance of the chosen theme of the forum: «This year's Dimitriyevsky Educational Readings are dedicated to understanding the key tasks of education and enlightenment in modern society in the light of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In the context of this important date, the issues of national security, formation of patriotic and civic position, restoration of the historical memory of the people, as well as strengthening the spiritual and moral foundations of society become especially relevant.
At the conclusion of the plenary session, the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region thanked the participants of the forum, noting: «XXIX Dimitrievsky educational readings are over, but the upcoming year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory — it is a very significant reason to develop educational, historical, cultural, moral comprehension of the heritage of the Great Victory»
at the most different levels throughout the year.
On the same day, Metropolitan Eugene, accompanied by Metropolitan Mercury and Bishop Artemy, visited the Church of Martyr Tatiana at Donskoy State Technical University and the Department of Orthodox Culture and Theology »Orthodox Culture and Theology». The guests toured the church and talked to the parishioners. Metropolitan Eugene addressed the audience with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of spiritual search, the power of prayer and turning to God as a source of support and support in life. Then the Rector of DSTU, Chairman of the Rostov Region Rectors' Council Besarion Meskhi conducted a tour of the university. At the department «Orthodox Culture and Theology» the guests of honor were met by Tamara Olenich, Doctor of Philosophy, professor of the department, who told about the activities of the department, its achievements, as well as goals and plans for the future.
From the website «Orthodox Education»
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