Orthodox Theological catechetical courses to be opened in Hamburg

The evening two-year Orthodox Theological Catechetical courses for laymen are to be opened in Hamburg with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. Professors of the Orthodox St. Tikhon Humanitarian University will teach will be teaching at the courses.

The graduates, except auditors, will get the certificate that would allow them to teach Orthodoxy in the schools in the German land that adopted legislation on such studies. The enrolment will last till 15 November 2009.

The opening of the Orthodox Catechetical courses will take place at the Church of St. John of Kronstadt in Hamburg on 26 November 2009. For details visit www.hamburg-hram.de.