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Display of Art department student’s works

The regular Display of student’s artworks was held at the Academy in June 5. It was the final one in this academic year. Both drawings and paintings were analyzed and evaluated by Rector of LChrA Dr. S.Gūtmane, professors of painting V.Kozin and S.Jākobsone, well-know artist and teacher of drawing at the Academy L.Pereca and other […]

“Eastern Church Fathers” in Latvian

In June 2 two books were presented to journalists and audience – the first full edition of the Prayer book in Latvian language and the fundamental research on heritage of Eastern Church Fathers written by well-known Russian theologian Georgy Florovsky (1893-1979) in 30-ies, 20th century. Both books were published by Latvian Christian academy with blessings […]

Changes in the law of social services have been accepted

Efforts of LChrA during 10 years have achieved excellent results in the political field. In May 7, 2009, Parliament of Latvia accepted (with 84 votes out of 100) Changes in the Law of Social services (reg. br. 1060/Lp) which opens up new positive perspectives for further development of Social charity work in Latvia. Now the […]

Young artists for children with special needs

In April 24 new Chapel was dedicated in Riga 1st Special school by Roman Catholic priest Antons Smelters. Chapel was designed after the initiative of the school teacher S. Kalniņa, graduates from LChrA Evija Rudzīte, Elīna Dubrovska and Vitālijs Staņislavskis made the overall design and Altar icons. Addressing teachers and pupils of the school the […]

Complete Prayer Book published in Latvian

Latvian Christian Academy has published the first full edition of „Prayer Book” in Latvian. The translation was done using Greek originals, and this is the result of cooperation between the LChrA and the Church. Basic conformity regarding translation of basic terms in Latvian was achieved thus marking new step in theological clarity of Orthodox approach. […]