May 24th of 2023 the University of Chant hosted professor of the University of Eastern Finland, a specialist in sacred music, singer Maria Takala-Roszczenko and her colleague, ethnomusicologist and Byzantine scholar, Ph.D student Riikka Patrikainen. Public lectures and a master class were held. A discussion took place on the topics: “Aspects of the ministry of Finnish church musicians in the Finnish Orthodox Church”, “Education of church musicians at the University of Eastern Finland”. The lecture continued with a master class for students which expanded their horizons and experience.