I started my studies at the BMTS in 2021 because… I felt it was time. Year after year I had been putting off God’s call within me, until all of a sudden I sensed peace within myself, I knew I was ready.
I come daily into contact with many non-Christians. Therefore, I felt the need to broaden my theological knowledge so I could become a better defender of Christ when communicating with non-Christians and have wiser answers to their questions.
My parents weren't Christians but my father had an interest in church architecture and organ music. Due to this interest, when I was 3 years old, we went to Tartu St. Peter's Church.
I grew up in a family where, for my parents, Christianity was part of culture. We had an icon in the corner of my father's childhood home in Setomaa. The baptism of children and confirmation were expected.
Coming to the seminary was a long process for me. I can say that it was a clear call from God.
For several years I had been thinking about going to university, but I wasn't sure what I wanted to do and where.