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Still recently the faculty of theology was a part of the European Humanities University which, unfortunately, on a number of reasons independent on activity of Orthodox Church has stopped the activity in July, 2004. This event is very hardly experienced by all those who all 13 years were involved in this highly professional pedagogical and scientific - educational structure. Undoubtedly, the EHU has brought the powerful contribution to development of educational scientific spheres not only in Byelorussia, but also in other countries of the post-Soviet space. At the same time, when we speak about the destiny of theological faculty, we look in the future with confidence and belief in Lord’s protection. Our students and professors at all have not lost purposefulness and Christian identity.

The first circle of negotiations with the rector of the Byelorussian State University (BSU), the biggest and influential university of Byelorussia and the Ministry of Education, at present successfully has been completed. The result of negotiations was the arrangement on transition of theological faculty to BSU at preservation of its independence as the legal person. We were assured that our staff of teachers and professors will be kept in its present structure. It will allow us to save our professional skills and experience in academic atmosphere of BSU. Undoubtedly, the attributes of faculty, curricula, orientation to the European theological standards of education will be kept. Metropolitan Philaret remains the dean of faculty. The Christian Educational Centre of Saints Methodius and Cyrill continues the activity on financial maintenance of the activity of faculty. All our plans concerning conferences and teamwork with brothers in Christ and colleagues in the West remain in force.

At present we are engaged in the decision of every possible legal and economic problems. For this we ask your prayers.

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