# Byzantine music education in Aetolia and Acarnania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/byzantine-music-education-in-aetolia-and-acarnania
> Updated: 2026-10-22T14:45:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Byzantine Music Schools of the Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania have commenced their new academic year. Metropolitan Damaskinos presided over blessing services for the ‘David the Psalmist’ school in Agrinio and the ‘Saint John Koukouzelis’ school in Missolonghi, highlighting the spiritual connection between the sensory and the spiritual through music.

Following the start of the academic year, the ‘Saint Eugenios the Aetolian’ Cultural Foundation announced the launch of a new Children and Youth Choir. This initiative aims to provide musical education and artistic expression for young participants, focusing on vocal skills and fostering values such as cooperation and discipline.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Aetolia-Acarnania Metropolis launches youth choir

The Saint Eugenios the Aetolian Cultural Foundation is establishing a new Children and Youth Choir in Aetolia and Acarnania to promote musical education and artistic expression.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aetolia-acarnania-metropolis-launches-youth-choir

### 2026-10-17: Byzantine Music Schools in Aetolia and Acarnania begin new academic year

Metropolitan Damaskinos inaugurated the new academic year for the Byzantine Music Schools in Agrinio and Missolonghi, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the sacred art.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byzantine-music-schools-in-aetolia-and-acarnania-begin-new-academic-year

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