Metropolitan Nicholas was impressed with the library and particularly with the collection of Church Slavonic books. After nourishing our souls with prayer, the group gathered for dinner in the seminary dining room. This was followed by an evening of sharing among seminarians and staff from both schools. A group of seminarians quickly moved to some intense discussion. He said that it is important to focus on theological concepts and not get confused over the use of different terminology.
Language can be a barrier to understanding each other.
Praying together during Vespers really affirmed the common religious heritage that we have. When the evening concluded and our guests left for home, many felt that this gathering was not merely an official visit. It could more aptly be called a visit of friends who did not see each other for a long time.