On the request of the students
living in the hostel of Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary,
the Spiritual Father of this educational institution Priest Giorgi
Vashalomidze celebrated a Holy Liturgy at Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral
Temple. The Holy Liturgy was offered on the 26th of November 2019,
in the chapel dedicated to King Vakhtang Gorgasali.
It should be noted that the life
at Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary is imbued with an
atmosphere of warmth and care. The students’ education and
formation is the very focus of the entire work of the staff. Apart
from the lectures delivered at the highest professional level, the
students seeking Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are guided by the
spiritual fathers of this educational institution who regularly
meet them to discuss important spiritual issues. These spiritual
fathers are: Assistant of the Dean of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral,
Archimandrite Seraphim (Chedia), Dean of Vake Transfiguration
Temple in Tbilisi, Archpriest Shalva Kekelia, the clergyman of
Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral Temple, Priest Giorgi Vashalomidze. The
aforementioned clergy frequently celebrate Holy Liturgies and other
Church services. As concerns the students living in the hostel, on
the daily basis the Spiritual Fathers offer together with them
prayers in the morning and in the evening. Besides this, the dinner
in the refectory of this educational institution is free for every
member of the staff and student but the residents of the hostel are
provided with meals three times a day with complete breakfast and
supper. At Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary, the
acquisition of education and living at its hostel are free of
charge.