# Greek commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-commencement-of-the-2026-2027-academic-year > Updated: 2026-09-09T10:54:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Greece, religious and municipal leaders have issued messages to the educational community. Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens presided over a blessing ceremony at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, emphasizing the role of educators and urging students to foster unity and kindness. Other religious leaders, such as Metropolitan Kallinikos of Arta, encouraged students to embrace curiosity and virtues like justice and respect. Simultaneously, municipal leaders in regions such as Apokoronas and Kalavryta focused on practical support. Local officials highlighted efforts to upgrade school infrastructure, provide teacher housing, and offer newborn allowances to address demographic challenges. In Kalavryta, officials reported that schools have been prepared regarding cleanliness and equipment, while noting opposition to the merging of school classes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Greek mayors issue messages for the start of the new school year Mayors of Apokoronas and Kalavryta in Greece have issued statements regarding the new school year, highlighting investments in infrastructure, teacher support, and family incentives. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-mayors-issue-messages-for-the-start-of-the-new-school-year ### 2026-09-07: Greek religious leaders issue messages for the new academic year Greek religious leaders, including Archbishop Ieronymos II, have issued messages to students and educators to mark the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, emphasizing knowledge and moral values. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-religious-leaders-issue-messages-for-the-new-academic-year --- Cite as: Greek commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-commencement-of-the-2026-2027-academic-year