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On September 2, for the first time, first-year students of the Minsk Radio Engineering College had a warm meeting in the assembly hall of the educational institution with the priest of the Elisabeth Convent, Father Sergius Faley.

In his sermon, he emphasized the importance of moral formation and spiritual education along with educational achievements. Particular attention was paid to such personal qualities as humility, patience, diligence, honesty and responsibility to family and society.

This was followed by a prayer where the students asked for God's help in their upcoming studies, in gaining wisdom and in choosing the right path in life.

At the end of the prayer address, the priest sprinkled holy water on those gathered as a sign of common grace. At the end of the meeting, those wishing to come up one at a time so that the priest would anoint them with holy oil: the sign of the cross with oil was placed on their forehead – a sign of blessing and patronage.