MONASTIC SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE
in the name of St. Ioann Damaskin
The spiritual and professional college annually enrolls young men and women for education with accommodation.
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The Monastic Spiritual and Professional College in Kyiv is a unique Orthodox secondary-specialized educational center where professional chefs, tailors, carpenters, wood carvers, icon painters, and choir directors are trained, while also nurturing the younger generation in the Orthodox faith.
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2010/
The college was founded with the blessing of the Abbot at the Dean of Goloseevskii Monastery. The first students were only 14 young men who came to test their abilities within the monastery walls. They were taught the craft by three carpenter masters.
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2011/
A sewing department was opened, followed by icon painting, choir directing, and culinary departments. Each year, more and more students enrolled, and graduates became renowned for their discipline, diligence, and craftsmanship.
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2017/
Girls began to be admitted for the specialties of choir director, icon painter, tailor, and chef.
The decision to establish an Orthodox educational institution for teenagers was not an easy one, as the monastery's peace could be disturbed by youthful bustle and noise. However, the monks humbly and lovingly accepted the new order, caring for and spiritually guiding the students. Today, more than 300 students are receiving education in various specialties within the monastery walls.
Education and Specialties
